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NEWS – PRESS RELEASE – Power Up with Panasonic

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NOTE: This contest is open to fans in Europe.

Power Up with Panasonic and Win Your Spot at the POWER RANGERS Karate Boot Camp

May 2021, Zellik –  The creative energy between Panasonic – Europe’s biggest battery manufacturer – and Hasbro’s POWER RANGERS brand keeps flowing. This year’s collaboration is about powering up, more specifically in an enjoyable online game, with the opportunity to win a spot at the POWER RANGERS Karate Boot Camp.

Exciting times once again for POWER RANGERS fans all across Europe. In a new campaign, you will be challenged to show off your skills in the Power Up game for a chance to win exclusive prizes or simply have some fun!

Unleash your inner POWER RANGER

The Power Up game is about jumping – literally – into an action-packed world, where your POWER RANGERS mission is to collect as many Panasonic batteries as possible. The fun never stops since you can play as often as you like. So head over to poweryourday.win to start playing (and winning). The competition ends on 31 December 2021.

Submitting a high score to compete for the grand prize can be done once a month. Three lucky winners will have the opportunity to win their spot at the POWER RANGERS Karate Boot Camp. Each winner will be offered a four-day trip, including flights and accommodation, to a top-secret location where skilled POWER RANGERS Karate Experts will be waiting.

Additionally, 50 runners-up will also receive amazing prizes as a reward for their efforts: a POWER RANGERS Dino Fury Morpher and a Nerf Ultra AMP.

The monthly prizes – yes, there is a lot to play for! – include high-quality Panasonic battery packs, a POWER RANGERS Dino Fury Battle Attackers 2-pack, a Nerf Ultra AMP, and a Nerf Elite 2.0 Phoenix CS-6.

A powerful collaboration (and very happy winners)

The launch of this new campaign is part of a collaboration between Panasonic Energy and Hasbro, the global play and entertainment company and owner of the POWER RANGERS franchise.

This new competition also implies the end of our 2020 campaign, in which fans of the TV series were asked to create a short video to show how they are a POWER RANGER in their everyday life. In addition to our monthly prize winners, two participants won the most exclusive prizes: Daniel (Austria) and Asit (United Kingdom) will be flying to the POWER RANGERS Dino Fury set when conditions permit. Daniel will enjoy an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour, whereas Asit will even appear as an extra in one of the episodes. We look forward to seeing him pop up on our screens.

Panasonic Power

Panasonic batteries’ quality, power, and durability make them a perfect fit for your toys, including battery-operated toys inspired by the POWER RANGERS.

In addition to the online competition, you will find Special Edition Battery Packs at Panasonic points of sale throughout Europe and in online stores. The special design will be featured on packs for Panasonic EVOLTA, Pro Power, Everyday Power, and Lithium Coin batteries, which are often used in toys. Go and get your collector’s items!

 

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NEWS – First Look at Mighty Morphin #7

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Your First Look at MIGHTY MORPHIN #7 from BOOM! Studios
Discover the Shocking Battle With the New Green Ranger in the ERA OF UNLIMITED POWER in May 2021

LOS ANGELES, CA (May 6, 2021) – BOOM! Studios, under license by Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), revealed a first look at MIGHTY MORPHIN #7 from writer Ryan Parrott (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), artist Marco Renna, colorist Walter Baiamonte with assistance by Katia Ranalli and Sara Antonellini, and letterer Ed Dukeshire.

The exciting next issue in the ERA OF UNLIMITED POWER features the New Mighty Morphin Team versus… the New Green Ranger! But whoever’s left standing will have to deal with Lord Zedd’s shocking machinations. And his even more surprising ally.

MIGHTY MORPHIN #7 features main cover art by acclaimed illustrator InHyuk Lee (Seven Secrets), and variant covers by Eleonora Carlini (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) and Goñi Montes (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers).

Currently, Power Rangers is celebrating 28 continuous years on the air, making it one of the longest-running kids’ live-action series in television history, with nearly 900 episodes aired to date. Created by Haim Saban and launched in 1993 with Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, the franchise celebrates its 28th season, with “Power Rangers Dino Fury”, currently airing Saturdays at 8 a.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon in the U.S.

MIGHTY MORPHIN is the newest release from BOOM! Studios’ eponymous imprint, home to critically acclaimed original series, including BRZRKR by Keanu Reeves, Matt Kindt, and Ron Garney; We Only Find Them When They’re Dead by Al Ewing and Simone Di Meo; Proctor Valley Road by Grant Morrison, Alex Child, and Naomi Franq; We Only Find Them When They’re Dead by Al Ewing and Simone Di Meo; Seven Secrets by Tom Taylor and Daniele Di Nicuolo; Something is Killing the Children by James Tynion IV and Werther Dell’Edera; Once & Future by Kieron Gillen and Dan Mora; Abbott by Saladin Ahmed and Sami Kivelä; and the upcoming Eve by Victor LaValle and Jo Mi-Gyeong. The imprint also publishes popular licensed properties, including Dune: House Atreides from Brian Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson, and Dev Pramanik; and Magic from Jed McKay and Ig Guara.

Print copies of MIGHTY MORPHIN #7 will be available on May 12, 2021 exclusively at local comic book shops (use comicshoplocator.com to find the nearest one), or at the BOOM! Studios webstore. Digital copies can be purchased from content providers like comiXology, iBooks, Google Play, and Kindle.

Softcover collections of MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS, and other Power Rangers releases from BOOM! Studios are available now, everywhere books are sold.

For continuing news on the MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS series and more from BOOM! Studios, stay tuned to boom-studios.com and follow @boomstudios on Twitter.

For more on Power Rangers, please visit www.powerrangers.com and follow Power Rangers on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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Rebel Command Power Hour Episode 180

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Rebel Command Power Hour

It’s time to ready the jump to lightspeed with your hosts Eric (@trekkieb47), Doug (@ickybooley) & Zach (@ZachLaVoy) as they talk all things Star Wars on the Four Eyed Radio Network with Rebel Command Power Hour!

Happy Star Wars Day!

In this episode we talk about all of the upcoming series and movies announced at last years’ Disney Investor’s Day, the Knights of the Old Republic remake rumors, a new Galaxy’s Edge artbook, real life Porgs and more!

Then, Zach gives a special live report from Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge!

May the Fourth Be With You!

Listen now: Episode 180 – “Rebel Command Power Hour”

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Credit – Scripted portions written by A.P. (@secretrangerfan)

Theme – Kevin Kiner – Rebels Theme (Flux Pavilion’s The Ghost Remix/From “Star Wars: Rebels”)

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NEWS – PRBFTG Street Fighter Pack: Ryu: Angel Grove Class of ’93 Skin

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Originally announced yesterday by ComicBook, nWay announced that Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid Street Fighter pack will include an alternate skin for Ryu.

This is the Angel Grove Class of ’93 Skin which features Ryu in 1990’s style as a graduating member of Angel Grove High School!

The Street Fighter Pack featuring Ryu and Chun-Li will be available on May 25 for $12.50 across PS4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Steam, and Stadia. Players can also buy each character individually for $5.99.

The Street Fighter Pack will contain:

  • Ryu, Crimson Hawk Ranger
  • Chun-Li, Blue Phoenix Ranger
  • Exclusive skins to be revealed at a later date! Look for more skin teases like Ryu: Angel Grove Class of ’93 Skin in the future!

 

Ranger Command Power Hour Extra Episode 074

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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 our Extra Episode for April 2021, brought to you by our supporters on Patreon, Eric, A.P. and Zach discuss Power Rangers Dino Fury episodes 5-8. We have a Winning Attitude about this episode, but we better knock on wood or else Superstition Strikes! No worries, we’ll just go on a Stego Search and hope for no Unexpected Guest(s).

We discuss some brief news regarding manga and comics, the overall direction for Dino Fury, why YouTube is a mess for Power Rangers and more! Finally, in our Ranger Nation Answers segment, our listeners discuss their thoughts on Power Rangers Dino Fury so far and if they will miss it during the hiatus.

It’s about to be a long summer!

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Extra Episode 074 – Rangers Review Dino Fury Episodes 5-8

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Timestamps:

  • 0:00:00 – Today On, Intro and catching up
  • 0:11:10 – News
  • 0:15:38 – Overall direction of Dino Fury
  • 0:36:05 – Dino Fury Episode 5 “Winning Attitude” Review
  • 0:55:57 – Dino Fury Episode 6 “Superstition Strikes” Review
  • 1:11:42 – Dino Fury Episode 7 “Stego Search” Review
  • 1:29:10 – Dino Fury Episode 8 “Unexpected Guest” Review
  • 1:53:18 – Ranger Nation Answers

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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 179

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Hasbro Pulse Fan Fest

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 this episode we discuss all of the news surrounding Hasbro Pulse Fan Fest including the new line of Lightning Collection figures, Power Month, Jordon Fite announced as Aiyon the Dino Fury Gold Ranger, plus a deep dive into the newest Battle for the Grid news with the addition of Street Fighter.

Then, we interview John Warden (Product Design) and Jon Firestone (Global Brand Marketing) from Hasbro about Hasbro Pulse Fan Fest. What’s a capsule? What’s going on with Dino Fury Zord toys? Mystic Force Lightning Collection… when?

This podcast is NOT sponsored by Buffalo Wild Wings.

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 179 – “Rangers Talk Hasbro Pulse Fan Fest plus Interview with Hasbro Power Rangers Team”

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Timestamps:

  • 0:00:00 – “Today On”
  • 0:04:02 – Intro and News
  • 0:05:50 – Mighty Morphin Issue 6 out now!
  • 0:06:40 – Power Rangers Dino Fury Episode 8 aired!
  • 0:14:03 – Hasbro Pulse Fan Fest Discussion
  • 0:19:45 – Regarding the Chat Room
  • 0:25:43 – Power Month
  • 0:28:09 – Product Announcements
  • 0:37:45 – Jordon Fite Announced as Aiyon, Dino Fury Gold Ranger
  • 0:42:20 – Other Announcements + Legacy Wars / Battle for the Grid
  • 0:58:38 – Hasbro Pulse Interview with John Warden and Jon Firestone

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NEWS – Power Rangers Dino Fury Episode 8 “Unexpected Guest” Stills and Clips

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Tune-in TOMORROW (4/17) to Power Rangers Dino Fury Episode 8 “Unexpected Guest” airing at 8 a.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon!

Also! Beginning Saturday, April 24, Nickelodeon will re-air the Dino Fury episodes. Catch up or re-watch your favorite episodes before the series returns with all new episodes coming in the fall. Or go all DINO this summer with full episodes of Dino Thunder now available on the Official Power Rangers YouTube Channel.

Catch preview clips of “Unexpected Guest” below as well as the episode summary and stills from the episode!

A familiar face arrives on earth and Zayto dismisses his quest as a distraction. After he saves the Rangers from a powerful Sporix Beast, Zayto realizes an important lesson.

This episode will feature Kelson Henderson returning as Mick from Power Rangers Ninja Steel and will serve as the beginning of the yearly hiatus in the United States.

COMIC REVIEW – Power Rangers Issue 6

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On Wednesday, April 21st, Power Rangers Issue 6 will be released from Boom Studios. A first look of this issue was shown yesterday.

POWER RANGERS #6 – The New Power Rangers have formed an uneasy alliance with Lord Drakkon…but now must trust Astronema and Ecliptor in order to survive. But do the would-be Princess of Evil and her mentor have something else planned for their new allies?

Host Eric (@trekkieb47) had a chance to read the issue in advance and shares his review:

“Who loves a good ol’ fashioned train heist? In keeping with the Wild West theme of the Planet Onyx, that’s exactly what you get in the newest issue of Power Rangers!

From the preview pages, Artist Simone Ragazzoni and colorist Igot Monti return from Power Rangers Unlimited: Heir to Darkness to sum up the backstory of Astronema from that issue. This is framed as the story Ecliptor is describing to Trini from those events as well as connecting to Power Rangers In Space.

This was a fantastic set up for readers who may have missed that issue, but we are shown ‘the truth’ in the artwork. Astronema’s parents weren’t killed by Power Rangers, but the forces of Dark Specter. And the kids orphaned by these attacks are processed into his ever expanding army. Seriously… everyone needs to read ‘Heir to Darkness’.

While we won’t spoil the rest of the issue in this preview, the overall theme is the grey area between pure good and evil. While the Omega Rangers’ quest is noble… saving the universe… how far are they willing to go to do that? Teaming up with the forces of Drakkon and Dark Specter?

The standout character once again is Trini. Writer Ryan Parrott has really made her a force of leadership and the moral compass of the team ever since his Go Go Power Rangers days. She is easily one of my favorite characters in the whole run of the comics.

The Omega Rangers are getting closer to their goal, but how much are they willing to sacrifice for the greater good?”

POWER RANGERS #6
Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Writer: Ryan Parrott
Artist: Francesco Mortarino & Simone Ragazzoni (Pages 1 & 2)
Colorist: Raúl Angulo with color assistance by Jose Enrique Fernández & Igor Monti with color assistance by Sabrina Del Grosso (Pages 1 & 2)
Letterer: Ed Dukeshire
Cover Artists:
Main Cover: Matteo Scalera
Legacy Cover: Daniele Di Nicuolo
Morphing Variant: Goñi Montes
Price: $3.99

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NEWS – First Look at Power Rangers #6

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Astronema Allies with Omega Rangers in POWER RANGERS #6
Discover the Shocking Team-Up Between Sworn Enemies in April 2021

LOS ANGELES, CA (April 15, 2021) – BOOM! Studios, under license by Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), revealed today a first look at POWER RANGERS #6 from superstar writer Ryan Parrott (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), acclaimed artists Francesco Mortarino (Firefly: The Sting) and Simone Ragazzoni (Power Rangers Unlimited: Heir to Darkness), colorists Raúl Angulo (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) and Igor Monti (Mega Man: Fully Charged), and letterer Ed Dukeshire (Once & Future), in conjunction with the Mighty Morphin series. Two New Series. Two New Teams. The Era of UNLIMITED POWER continues HERE—and only Lord Drakkon, their greatest enemy, can save the Power Rangers in April 2021!

The Omega Rangers have formed an uneasy alliance with Lord Drakkon… and now must trust Astronema and Ecliptor in order to survive. But do the would-be Princess of Evil and her mentor have something else planned for their new allies?

POWER RANGERS #6 features main cover art by Matteo Scalera (Black Science) and variant cover art by fan-favorite artists Daniele Di Nicuolo (Seven Secrets) and Goñi Montes (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers).

Currently, Power Rangers is celebrating 28 continuous years on the air, making it one of the longest-running kids’ live-action series in television history, with nearly 900 episodes aired to date. Created by Haim Saban and launched in 1993 with Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, the franchise celebrates its 28th season, “Power Rangers Dino Fury”, currently airing Saturdays at 8 a.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon in the U.S.

POWER RANGERS is the newest release from BOOM! Studios’ eponymous imprint, home to critically acclaimed original series, including BRZRKR by Keanu Reeves, Matt Kindt, and Ron Garney; We Only Find Them When They’re Dead by Al Ewing and Simone Di Meo; Seven Secrets by Tom Taylor and Daniele Di Nicuolo; Something is Killing the Children by James Tynion IV and Werther Dell’Edera; Once & Future by Kieron Gillen and Dan Mora; Faithless by Brian Azzarello and Maria Llovet; and Proctor Valley Road by Grant Morrison, Alex Child, and Naomi Franquiz. The imprint also publishes popular licensed properties including Dune: House Atreides by Brian Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson, and Dev Pramanik; The Expanse from Corinna Bechko and Alejandro Aragonand; and Magic from Jed MacKay and Ig Guara.

Print copies of POWER RANGERS #6 will be available on April 21, 2021 exclusively at local comic book shops (use comicshoplocator.com to find the nearest one), or at the BOOM! Studios webstore. Digital copies can be purchased from content providers like comiXology, iBooks, Google Play, and Madefire.

Softcover collections of MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS, and other Power Rangers releases from BOOM! Studios are available now, everywhere books are sold.

For continuing news on the MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS series and more from BOOM! Studios, stay tuned to boom-studios.com and follow @boomstudios on Twitter.

For more on Power Rangers, please visit www.powerrangers.com and follow Power Rangers on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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