In this episode we interview Simon Bennett, best known in Ranger Nation as the current Showrunner and Executive Producer for Power Rangers Dino Fury.
He started directing for Power Rangers during Ninja Steel and continued through Beast Morphers. Aside from Rangers, he is an accomplished television director and producer which includes the long-running “Shortland Street”, “The Almighty Johnsons”, “Outrageous Fortune”, “Maddigan’s Quest” and more.
We discuss how his career prepared him for producing Dino Fury, influences in media, directing the 25th Anniversary team up “Dimensions in Danger”, directing the premiere and finale of Power Rangers Beast Morphers and interacting with fans.
Tune-in TOMORROW to Power Rangers Dino Fury Episode 3 “Lost Signal” airing at 8 a.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon!
Catch a preview clip of “Lost Signal” below as well as episode summary and stills from the episode!
The Rangers intercept a mysterious message from outer space and Zayto is desperate to know if it was sent from his home planet. Unable to decipher it and losing hope, he remembers another important message from the past.
In our Extra Episode for February 2021, brought to you by our supporters on Patreon, Eric, A.P. and Zach discuss the premiere episode of Power Rangers Dino Fury, “Destination Dinohenge”.
Then we break down the exciting premiere of Power Rangers Dino Fury. What comparisons and connections are from other seasons of the show? Who was the standout character in this episode? We talk about all aspects of “Destination Dinohenge”!
Finally, we open up comments from our listeners in a new Ranger Nation Answers segment where things get a little too Dino-Tastic.
Tune-in TOMORROW to Power Rangers Dino Fury Episode 2 “Sporix Unleashed” airing at 8 a.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon!
Catch a preview clip of “Sporix Unleashed” below as well as episode summary and stills from the episode!
Ollie carries out a plan to catch Sporix without his teammates’ knowledge. When monsters take advantage of his idea, Ollie realizes the benefit of working as a team.
After last week’s trailer announcement, we have received our first clip from Power Rangers Dino Fury with premieres tomorrow, February 20th at 8am ET/PT on Nickelodeon.
We’ve also received two new promo shots of actor Chance Perez as Black Ranger “Javi”. Stay tuned to more of Ranger Command Power Hour as we will review the first episode of Dino Fury in next week’s Extra Episode of RCPH!
On February 1st 2021, the Power Rangers Website was updated to include the newest information on Power Rangers Dino Fury. These included some pictures on the backend, which many fans were able to access.
Below is a gallery of those images, be warned – there are spoilers! Be sure to tune in for the premiere of Power Rangers Dino Fury, this Saturday, Feb. 20 @8AM (ET/CT) on Nickelodeon.
Happy Valentines Day!It’s been a CRAZY couple of weeks in Ranger Nation, and in this episode we talk about ALL of the news, including Hasbro’s Fan First Friday and Dino Fury.
We discuss Power Ranger’s failed Black History Month attempt, the upcoming Hasbro Investor’s Day, PwrRngr.com interview with Hasbro toy designer John Warden, comics news, a breakdown of Fan First Friday, and every piece of new Dino Fury news.
Finally in our Ranger Nation Answer’s segment we asked our listeners if they are excited for Power Rangers Dino Fury.
Today, Hasbro rolled out some “Dino-tastic” news today during its Power Rangers Fan First Friday event.
With the Power Rangers Dino Fury premiere right around the corner, Hasbro has unveiled the official Dino Fury intro sequence and theme song HERE!
The new series premieres Saturday, Feb. 20 @8AM (ET/CT) on Nickelodeon.
Here’s the synopsis:
When an army of powerful alien beings is unleashed on Earth threatening life as we know it, a brand-new team of Power Rangers, fueled by the prehistoric power of the dinosaurs, are recruited to deal with the threat. That team is the Power Rangers Dino Fury!
Hasbro also sent us new image assets that you can download from our gallery below.
To add onto the excitement, Hasbro has revealed brand new additions to the Power Rangers Lightning Collection line: ALL NEW 6” IN SPACE BLACK RANGER, S.P.D. GREEN RANGER, LOST GALAXY BLUE RANGER, MIGHTY MORPHIN TENGA WARRIOR FIGURES! The new line is available now for pre-order on Hasbro Pulse.
POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION IN SPACE BLACK RANGER FIGURE (Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $19.99/Available: 7/1/2021)
IT’S MORPHIN TIME! From DINO FURY back to the original MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS, the POWER RANGERS have brought teamwork, action, and adventure to fans. The legacy continues with figures, vehicles, collectibles, and roleplay toys from Hasbro. Imagine all the action of POWER RANGERS with toys from Hasbro! In the IN SPACE series, Black Ranger Carlos Vallerte is the focused pilot of the Mega V2 Shuttle Zord. This 6-inch LIGHTNING COLLECTION IN SPACE BLACK RANGER Figure features premium paint and decorative details inspired by the show, over 20 points of articulation for high poseability and swappable heads to display the Ranger with or without his helmet. The figure also comes with Lunar Lance and Astro Blaster accessories, along with an extra pair of hands for more ways to play or display. GO GO POWER RANGERS! Look for more collectibles in the LIGHTNING COLLECTION. Each sold separately. Available for pre-order on HasbroPulse.com.
POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION S.P.D. GREEN RANGER FIGURE (Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $19.99/Available: 7/1/2021)
In the S.P.D. series, Cadet Bridge Carson serves as the B-Squad Green Ranger, with the power to sense auras. This 6-inch LIGHTNING COLLECTION S.P.D. GREEN RANGER Figure features premium paint and decorative details inspired by the show, over 20 points of articulation for high poseability and swappable heads to display the Ranger with or without his helmet. The figure also comes with a Delta Morpher accessory, multiple modes of the Deltamax Striker accessories and a blast effect piece, along with an extra pair of hands for more ways to play or display. GO GO POWER RANGERS! Look for more collectibles in the LIGHTNING COLLECTION. Each sold separately. Available for pre-order on HasbroPulse.com.
POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION LOST GALAXY BLUE RANGER FIGURE (Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $19.99/Available: 7/1/2021)
In the LOST GALAXY series, straight-laced Kai Chen is the second-in-command of the Galaxy Rangers. This 6-inch LIGHTNING COLLECTION LOST GALAXY BLUE RANGER Figure features premium paint and decorative details inspired by the show, over 20 points of articulation for high poseability and swappable heads to display the Ranger with or without his helmet. The figure also comes with Quasar Saber, Quasar Dagger and Cosma Claw accessories with a blast effect piece, along with an extra pair of hands for more ways to play or display. GO GO POWER RANGERS! Look for more collectibles in the LIGHTNING COLLECTION. Each sold separately. Available for pre-order on HasbroPulse.com.
POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION MIGHTY MORPHIN TENGA WARRIOR FIGURE (Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $19.99/Available: 7/1/2021)
Hatched from eggs buried on the moon, the Tenga Warriors serve Lord Zedd and Rita Repulsa in their battles against the POWER RANGERS in the MIGHTY MORPHIN series. This 6-inch LIGHTNING COLLECTION MIGHTY MORPHIN TENGA WARRIOR Figure features premium paint and decorative details inspired by the show and over 20 points of articulation for high poseability. The figure also comes with a Tenga egg accessory and blast effect piece, along with an alternate pair of wings for more ways to play or display. GO GO POWER RANGERS! Look for more collectibles in the LIGHTNING COLLECTION. Each sold separately. Available for pre-order on HasbroPulse.com.
“POWER RANGERS DINO FURY” PREMIERES SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20 AT 8:00 A.M. (ET/PT) ON NICKELODEON
NEW “DINO FURY” CHARACTER DETAILS RELEASED
WATCH THE OFFICIAL “DINO FURY” FIRST-LOOK CLIP HERE
BURBANK, Calif. — FEBRUARY 5, 2021 — Hasbro, Inc., a global play and entertainment company, and Nickelodeon today announced that the highly-anticipated “Power Rangers Dino Fury” television series is premiering on Saturday, February 20, at 8 a.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon in the U.S. Adapted from the Japanese Super Sentai series “Kishiryu Sentai Ryusoulger,” the 28th season of Power Rangers features morphinominal battle footage with an all-new cast of dynamic heroes, evil villains and imagination-defying monsters.
In “Power Rangers Dino Fury,” an army of powerful alien beings is unleashed on Earth threatening life as we know it, and a brand-new team of Power Rangers, fueled by the pre-historic power of the dinosaurs, are recruited to deal with the threat. The series features a vibrant cast, and Hasbro and Nickelodeon today released all-new character details to get fans excited for what’s to come:
Russell Curry – Red Ranger “Zayto”
About: Zayto is an alien from the planet Rafkon. He has been on Earth since the time of the dinosaurs, frozen in stasis. After he is revived, he leads the Dino Fury Power Rangers in the hopes of stopping the evil forces that destroyed his planet from destroying Earth.
About: Ollie is a confident, logical skeptic who always needs to prove he’s right and is never afraid to share his opinion. Growing up, he traveled the globe with his archaeologist mom, Dr. Akana. Ollie believes that everything can be proven or explained by science.
About: A go-getting journalist with a passion for the paranormal, Amelia works at the internet media agency, BuzzBlast. She’s well known in Pine Ridge as the person to come to if anything “weird” happens. Her enthusiasm seeps into everything she does, much to the amusement of her friends and coworkers.
About: Izzy is a highly competitive and ambitious athlete. She pushes herself to the limits and never gives up, even when the stress is overwhelming. She’s close with her step-brother, Javi.
About: Javi is a free-spirited musician who can be quiet at times, focusing his energy on his creative process and artistic endeavors. Though he loves music, he can’t settle on any one style or instrument. His step-sister, Izzy, is his biggest supporter and the most important person in his life.
“For nearly 30 years, Power Rangers has brought humorous action-adventure entertainment to the screen, with positive messages and real-life lessons that parents value, like diversity, inclusion, self-discipline and teamwork,” said Executive Producer Simon Bennett. “Throughout the years, the brand has consistently delivered exciting new iterations while instilling these same core values, and it’s been an honor getting the opportunity to continue the legacy with ‘Power Rangers Dino Fury.’ The work, planning and thoughtfulness put into this show from the entire cast and crew is truly outstanding. We have a number of exciting surprises sprinkled throughout the season, and I cannot wait for fans and kids to watch.”
Power Rangers is an iconic brand built on a heritage of great storytelling and merchandising. Launched in 1993 with the debut of “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers,” the franchise today includes movies, TV series, toys and role-play items inspired by Power Rangers.
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Eric, A.P. and Zach are back for the new year! Technical difficulties? Some things will never change.
We discuss a lot of the more recent news that has come out the past few weeks since our last episode. We talk about the new Kickstarter campaign for Power Rangers from BOOM! Studios, more new comic releases and a new one shot featuring Astronema, Power Rangers leaving Netflix, a new social media contest, Toy Fair 2021 cancellation, Dino Fury toys and story details as well as the future of the Lightning Collection.
Finally we read your answers to our Ranger Nation Answers Question: What was one of your favorite and/or least favorite moments from Power Rangers Beast Morphers Season 2?
Tune-in TOMORROW to Power Rangers Dino Fury Episode 3 “Lost Signal” airing at 8 a.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon!
