POWER FORCE EXCLUSIVE: Prince Phillip in Episode 11!

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Saturday is the time to watch Episode 11 of Power Rangers Dino Charge, “Breakout”! Saban Brands has given Power Force members two exclusive behind-the-scenes stills. One shows Prince Phillip with the GOLD ENERGEM and the other shows a menacing shot of Sledge.

How exciting will this episode be? Tune in this Saturday on Nick and find out!

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POWER MORPHICON ANNOUNCES FIRST WAVE OF GUESTS, CAST FROM KYORYU SENTAI ZYURANGER AND GOSEI SENTAI DAIRANGER TO ATTEND

Pasadena, CA – The three-day event will be held on August 12th-14th, 2016, at the Pasadena Convention Center.

Yuuta Mochizuki, best known for his role as Geki, the red Tyranno Ranger, from Kyoryu Sentai Zyuranger, will be making his second appearance at Power Morphicon.

Fellow Zyuranger cast members Seiju Umon , Reiko Chiba, and Takumi Hashimoto will be attending their first Power Morphicon event.

Seiji Umo, known for his role as Goushi, is the (black) Mammoth Ranger.

Reiko Chiba played Mei, the (pink) Ptera Ranger. After Zyuranger, Chiba made her J-Pop debut as a member of Aurora Gonin Musume. Chiba’s voice work includes playing herself in the anime movie Fatal Fury: The Motion Picture and the voice of Cham Cham in the Samurai Showdown video game series.

Takumi Hashimoto played Boi, the (yellow) Tiger Ranger. He later provided the voice of King Ranger, in Chouriki Sentai Ohranger and had a role in Denji Sentai Megaranger as a classmate of the Megarangers.

Appearing for the 1st time at Power Morphicon, Keiichi Wada, best known for his role as Ryo of the Heavenly Fire Star, in Gosei Sentai Dairanger. Wada also played the first Kamen Rider Ryuki, Koichi Sakakibara and Akiba Red (Alternate Timeline) in Hikonin Sentai Akibaranger Season 2.

Kyoryu Sentai Zyuranger was the basis for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. The White Ranger from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers originated from Gosei Sentai Dairanger, known as the “Kiba Ranger”.

More information about Power Morphicon can be found online at officialpowermorphicon.com

About Power Rangers

Power Rangers is a live action television series featuring a team of heroes in bright colored costumes, saving the world from evil on a daily basis. The show uses Japanese footage from Super Sentai, “Super” referring to mecha and “Sentai” is the Japanese word for “task force or ”fighting squadron”, produced by Toei Company. The show was first produced by Saban Entertainment, later by BVS Entertainment and as of 2015, by SCG Power Rangers. The very first season of Power Rangers, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, debuted on August 28th, 1993.

As of 2015, the franchise has 22 seasons with 19 different themed series and two theatrical films, with a third film  currently in development with Lionsgate, with a January 13th, 2017 release date.

About Power Morphicon

Power Morphicon is a three-day convention held every two years that celebrate Power Rangers and related series such as VR Troopers, Beetleborgs, Kamen Rider, Superhuman Syber Squad, and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The three-day event brings in over 7,000 people from all over the world to participate in cosplay events, panels featuring all guests, breakfast with the guests, martial arts classes/demo, prop/FX workshops, and more. Power Morphicon is a local business owned by painter and artist, Scott Zillner, and is an event that is directed by an all volunteer, unpaid staff.

For more information about Power Morphicon, please visit officialpowermorphicon.com

POWER FORCE EXCLUSIVE: Tyler and Shelby in Episode 10!

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It’s been awhile, but the hiatus is over! Get ready to watch Episode 10 of Power Rangers Dino Charge, “The Royal Rangers”! Saban Brands has given Power Force members an exclusive behind-the-scenes still of Tyler and Shelby walking the red carpet. What does this mean?

Tune in this Saturday on Nick and find out!

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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 049

Dino Charge spoilers!

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

On this episode, we talk about SPOILERS in the fandom. Well… the concept OF spoilers. We don’t actually spoil anything. Promise. Unless you have not watched Empire Strikes Back.

We also discuss NEW Dino Charge episode descriptions, France releasing all of the Dino Charge episodes soon (Warning: Dino Charge spoilers), the new MMPR movie reboot character descriptions, the Bristol Balloon Fiesta, Yoshi Army and Power Morphicon. The hosts also review Power Rangers Dino Charge Episode 9, “When Logic Fails” and answer questions from Ranger Nation.

New Dino Charge? It’s HERE!

Listen now: RCPH Episode 49: “Ranger’s Spoiler Fiesta”

STITCHER – SPREAKER – ITUNES

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SABAN’S POWER RANGERS TAKE FLIGHT AT BRISTOL INTERNATIONAL BALLOON FIESTA

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WHO: Saban’s Power Rangers

WHEN:  Thursday, August 6 – Sunday, August 9

WHERE: Ashton Court Estate, Bristol, England

WHAT: For the first time ever Saban’s Power Rangers participated in the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta. As one of the largest balloon festivals in the world, an estimated 500,000 spectators were in attendance and watching as more than 100 hot air balloons took to the skies during the four-day celebration. Saban’s Power Rangers debuted two brand-new Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers balloons at the festival’s Night Glow event on Thursday evening. As the only brand with two balloons featured in the event, the Power Rangers balloons were designed in the likeness of the iconic Red and Pink Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers helmets. Visitors of the festival were also able to watch the Power Rangers balloon teams prep, inflate, launch and land the POWERED UP balloons throughout the remaining three days of the event.

“The Bristol International Balloon Fiesta is a weekend of non-stop family fun, which is a perfect fit for Saban’s Power Rangers brand,” said Gustavo Antonioni, Managing Director, Consumer Products EMEA at Saban Brands. “The Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers are a pop-culture phenomenon and fans of all ages loved seeing the larger-than-life Red and Pink Ranger balloons flying high in the sky.”

U.K. fans can tune-in to Saban’s Power Rangers Super Megaforce airing daily on POP at 8:30 a.m. and Kix at 12 p.m. The all-new season, Power Rangers Dino Charge, will debut August 31 at 7:30 a.m. on POP.

IMAGES: Please use the link below to download high-resolution images of Saban’s Power Rangers at the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta.

Photo credit: Tim Alban, Everynight Images for Saban Brands

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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 046

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

On this episode we welcome back Cisco Davis Jr. (@ciscodavisjr),  creator, director, writer, and producer of the recently released Power Ranger fan film Zordon of Eltar and the previously released Teenagers with Attitude short film. We catch up with Cisco and learn about his plans for the future.

Then we dive into the recent drama over the MMPR Reboot Movie from Heroic Hollywood’s tweets. We discuss what went wrong and who was involved and the fallout afterwards.

Finally, in an addendum we recap the biggest #PowerRangersSDCC reveals from San Diego Comic Con 2015. We drool over the new Legacy Thunder Megazord as well as the Dino Drive mode which made a live appearance at the show.

It’s time to get CHARGED UP!

Listen now: RCPH Episode 46: “Ranger Nation Interview: Cisco Davis Jr. Fan Films plus SDCC Coverage”

STITCHER – SPREAKER – ITUNES

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SABAN’S POWER RANGERS CHARGE UP SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON 2015

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As members of the Power Force, Saban Brands gave us a press release for everything going on at San Diego Comic-Con that’s Power Rangers related. And there is A LOT going on!

SABAN’S POWER RANGERS CHARGE UP SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON 2015

WHO: Saban’s Power Rangers Dino Charge

WHEN: July 9-12

WHERE: San Diego, California

WHAT: Saban’s Power Rangers will be back in full force at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con International, showcasing the strength of the powerhouse franchise! Comic-Con will be jam-packed with Power Rangers action, including an official San Diego Comic-Con panel featuring the cast of Power Rangers Dino Charge, exclusive merchandise available across the show floor, Ranger meet & greets and much more!

Click below for the Full Schedule!

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Let’s Make Power Rangers Toy History!

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There’s no doubt that the original Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers Megazord is iconic. Over the years, this toy has been produced multiple times in different incarnations. Even this year we’ve got the Imaginext version, a reissue of last year’s Legacy version and an upcoming Black and Gold Edition.

Now, Saban Brands has tasked Ranger Nation to help them induct nominate the iconic Power Rangers Megazord for the National Toy Hall of Fame!

Every year the National Toy Hall of Fame inducts two classic toys that have continuously delighted both younger and older generations. And what toy is more LEGENDARY than the Power Rangers Megazord? This toy was truly the first of its kind and has continued to be a fan-favorite, reinvigorated with each new Power Rangers theme over the past 22 years.

Saban Brands is asking the Power Force and all of Ranger Nation to work together to cement the Megazord’s place in toy history at the November 2015 National Toy Hall of Fame induction.

To be a part of this EPIC Power Rangers history-making event, visit http://www.toyhalloffame.org/nominate and nominate the Power Rangers Megazord before the end of July!

Together we can make Power Rangers history!

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Netflix Confirms Dads Love Power Rangers!

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In honor of Father’s Day, Saban Brands’ partner, Netflix revealed that U.S. dads have voted Power Rangers as one of the top shows they most look forward to introducing to their kids! Check out the full list in the infographic below.

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These nostalgic TV shows hold special meaning to us all and have left a mark on dads who now feel a fatherly responsibility to keep alive the stories and pop culture references from their childhoods. The Netflix research also discovered that introducing a classic show, like Power Rangers, to their children helps dads feel like kids again and can also teach valuable life lessons in the process.

This Father’s Day, Netflix celebrates Dad with the superheroes, action-packed adventures and crazy cartoons of his youth. Go Go Dads!

Special thanks to Saban Brands for giving the Power Force this cool information!

Power Rangers Dino Super Charge Announced!

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BIG NEWS! Ahead of the Licensing Expo and San Diego Comic Con, it has been announced that the next season of Power Rangers will be titled, Power Rangers Dino Super Charge!

Get ready for a SUPER-CHARGED new season! Read below for the press release and click on the images for the full hi-res download.

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