Member AlbertV Posted March 29, 2009 Member Share Posted March 29, 2009 Disney made the official announcement that this season of Power Rangers, titled Power Rangers RPM is the final season. What started out as Saban's groundbreaking series from the Japanese Super Sentai would go on to be Disney's around 2003. With the location shoots in New Zealand, it seemed like a good idea to cut costs. However, with problems plaguing the set of RPM (including the firing of one executive producer mid-way through shooting), Disney has opted to end the long running series. From what I have seen so far, RPM is by far the darkest in terms of themes. It involves an evil cybernetic entity known as Venjix who has taken over most of the world with the exception of Corinth City. When the government learns that Venjix plans to invade and take over Corinth, that's when our Rangers come in. Red Eagle Ranger is Scott Truman (Eka Darville), whose father is the commander in charge of Corinth's protection. Blue Lion Ranger is Flynn McAllister (Ari Boyland), a Scottish youngster who helped refugees enter the city from Venjix when Corinth was first under attack over a year ago. Yellow Bear Ranger is Summer Landowne (Rose McIver), Scott's trusted friend and the one who helped him escape into Corinth a year ago udring the first Venjix attacks. Green Shark Ranger is Ziggy Grover (Milo Cawthorne), the group's resident joker. Originally starting out as a con artist with no skills whatsoever, Ziggy forced himself to become the Green Ranger before Venjix's #1 henchlady was able to merge with the morpher. Black Wolf Ranger is the enigmatic Dillon (Dan Ewing). Dillon is to the Power Rangers as Wolverine is to the X-Men. He has no real identity and he is a half-human, half cyborg with his robotics made by Venjix. However, his true human side has taken over his robotic side and is on the hunt for an old friend. Compared to the original Engine Sentai Go-Onger, this is actually better in terms of its plot. Sadly, as mentioned, the original executive producer was fired by Disney halfway through production due to creative differences. Disney hired someone who got his start working for the very original Power Rangers series in 1993 as a screenwriter then producer. However, Disney decided after a total of 17 years, it was time to end the legacy of the Power Rangers. Whether you liked them in the past or the present, Power Rangers made an impact on American shores and they will definitely be missed. R.I.P. Power Rangers A quick side note, the latest Super Sentai series in Japan, Samurai Sentai Shinkenger, looks awesome so far UPDATE: An official announcement from Bandai, who makes the Power Rangers action figures, announced that the series is going to continue...well, I'm kind of excited because RPM is a great series so far and it only picks my interest as to how they will do Shinkenger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member crazedjustice888 Posted March 31, 2009 Member Share Posted March 31, 2009 I LOVE PR!! At least the series developed by Saban. I even got my gf into them. I do however like the later series and you are right, RPM is stacking up very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Elemental Fist Posted April 1, 2009 Member Share Posted April 1, 2009 Thanksto Power Rangers, I discovered tokusatsu, I'm going to miss it. In Space, Lost Galaxy and Time Force are my three favorite seasons. I was all hyped up about Mystic Force due to the fact the Red Mystic Ranger was played by an actor Middle Eastern descent like me (I'm Egyptian while PR MF actor Firas Dirani is Libenese descent) however Mystic Force wasn't so great. R.I.P Power Rangers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member AlbertV Posted April 3, 2009 Author Member Share Posted April 3, 2009 Well, I dont know if you read my update ElementalFist, but according to a spokesman from Bandai, who makes the PR action figures, Power Rangers is LIVING ON! So that does pose some great news. I am enjoying RPM via Youtube (since here in FL, we dont get ABC Kids at noon due to the news) and on the Sentai side, Shinkenger is awesome so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Fightingfist Posted June 5, 2009 Member Share Posted June 5, 2009 I use to love power rangers loads loved the action figures the tv series. not anymore.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member AlbertV Posted June 24, 2009 Author Member Share Posted June 24, 2009 Currently, Power Rangers RPM is on a break. Of course they did leave a cliffhanger and when it returns, we should expect the Gold and Silver Rangers to join the others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Grimmjow Posted June 28, 2009 Member Share Posted June 28, 2009 I liked Mystic Force didn't think too much of Operation Overdrive and haven't seen much of Jungle Fury, being the Uk we have yet to get RPM but sounds good so far. The classic series for me was In Space that series had everything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member AlbertV Posted June 29, 2009 Author Member Share Posted June 29, 2009 Yeah RPM premiered 2 new episodes last week on ABC and they introduced the Gold and Silver Rangers, who are twins Gem and Gemma. They used to work with Dr. K (the Rangers mentor) and since the Venjix attacks, she never heard from them until now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member ThunderScore Posted June 29, 2009 Member Share Posted June 29, 2009 Wasn't "Venjix" the name of the Bad Guy in the P.R. WILD FORCE episode, "Forever Red"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member AlbertV Posted June 29, 2009 Author Member Share Posted June 29, 2009 That's a good question...According to what I see, there were villains named "Jindrax" and "Retinax" but I don't see a Venjix. For those who don't know, here's a little RPM storyline...Venjix was originally a computer virus created by the RPM Rangers mentor and creator, Dr. K., in an attempt to gain access to the outside world because she, along with fellow scientists Gem and Gemma, were duped by the government at the time. Before she was able to stop the virus, she was captured by military police with the twins. During the first Venjix attack, Dr. K. has learned that Gem and Gemma decided to try to escape with the Ranger series Gold and Silver. They were never seen again until the last two episodes when they helped the other Rangers defeat Venjix himself temporarily, who has a robotic form. What is interesting here with RPM is that they don't have nicknames like "Red Eagle Ranger, Blue Lion Ranger, etc." Of course you will see those nicks on the action figures. However, Dr. K. refers to the Rangers as "Ranger series (color)"...she doesn't even use their real names either unless they are not in Ranger form at times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member ThunderScore Posted June 29, 2009 Member Share Posted June 29, 2009 I found the episode on a "Best of" DVD. In the WILD FORCE episode, "Forever Red" General Venjix tries to resurrect Serpenterra and all the Red Rangers (except Rocky) team up to stop him. I think they recycled a BEETLEBORGS costume for Venjix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member AlbertV Posted June 29, 2009 Author Member Share Posted June 29, 2009 Good job ThunderScore...I wouldn't be surprised. One of the executive producers of RPM actually got his start writing many episodes for a lot of the old PR series including Wild Force. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member ThunderScore Posted June 29, 2009 Member Share Posted June 29, 2009 One of the executive producers of RPM actually got his start writing many episodes for a lot of the old PR series including Wild Force. Judd Lynn, right? I think he worked on MMPR as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member AlbertV Posted June 30, 2009 Author Member Share Posted June 30, 2009 Yeah, he was brought in after Disney fired executive producer Eddie Guzelian over creative differences apparently. I can see why RPM is getting better...Lynn's input has really helped the show IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Fightingfist Posted June 30, 2009 Member Share Posted June 30, 2009 And yeh liked power rangers zeo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member ThunderScore Posted July 1, 2009 Member Share Posted July 1, 2009 And yeh liked power rangers zeo. Well here's something you might like: And Remember... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member crazedjustice888 Posted July 1, 2009 Member Share Posted July 1, 2009 Those two pics...ARE AMAZING!!! Zeo is my favorite series over all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member jiujitsu77 Posted July 1, 2009 Member Share Posted July 1, 2009 good riddance. while it gave the spotlight to some talented young martial artists...i would go with ultraman anyday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Fightingfist Posted July 4, 2009 Member Share Posted July 4, 2009 Well here's something you might like: And Remember... Thanks for the pics u sent me thunder, looks awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member ThunderScore Posted July 4, 2009 Member Share Posted July 4, 2009 good riddance. while it gave the spotlight to some talented young martial artists...i would go with ultraman anyday What about INFRA-MAN? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member crazedjustice888 Posted July 5, 2009 Member Share Posted July 5, 2009 I could never really get into Ultraman, too much wrestling in my opinion. I never have seen Inframan though...isn't that Shaw Bros? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member ThunderScore Posted July 5, 2009 Member Share Posted July 5, 2009 INFRA-MAN was Shaw Brothers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member crazedjustice888 Posted July 5, 2009 Member Share Posted July 5, 2009 Thats what I thought...still haven't gotten around to checking it out quite yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Fightingfist Posted July 8, 2009 Member Share Posted July 8, 2009 Ultraman is too fake lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member AlbertV Posted July 9, 2009 Author Member Share Posted July 9, 2009 I like the stuff like Ultraman...recently read a book on the creator of Ultraman himself, Eiji Tsuburaya. He was also responsible for the creation of the original 1954 Godzilla suit Back on topic...Power Rangers RPM looks to have hit the halfway mark. Gold and Silver Rangers Gem and Gemma have introduced themselves and they are still way too giddy for the other five. But they do take action and in their very giddy voices... Gem: "We Shoot First" Gemma: "And Ask Questions Later". If the Power Rangers continue in 2010, which is the latest rumor, They might do something along the lines of Samurai or Elements, who knows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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