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Well, this is nifty. A really amazing list of cast and crew from the various incarnations of Power Rangers has already been confirmed as guests for the upcoming convention, Power Morphicon. And now we have two more names to add to that already enormous list. One of which is of particular importance to anyone like myself.

The first is David Winning, director of the second feature film, "Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie."

The second is Judd "Chip" Lynn. Whose credits with the show are so vast, it's almost criminal. Starting as Production Manager for the first episode of "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers," then working his way into writing. He was among the main driving forces for much of the franchise from "Power Rangers Turbo" to "Power Rangers Time Force." And recently returned as Executive Producer for "Power Rangers RPM."

To say that I'm stoked to hear this news would be an understatement.

Also, the Power Morphicon staff has announced that they will reveal, for the first time since these shenanigans got started, the official date and location of the event.... They swear it's happening... Really.... Honest!

Keep a look out.

I think this may be the most videos I've posted on a single day in a very long time, but I just couldn't ignore this kickass fan-made trailer for "Green Lantern." This time one that was filmed entirely with original footage, rather than the usual re-edited stuff that we might have seen before.

I was fairly young when the original "Universal Soldier" came out, starring Jean-Claude Van Damme, back when he was still relevant, fighting against his (also relevant) nemesis, Dolph Lundgren. Like many kids my age that enjoyed action, I was mildly obsessed with the movie for a short period of time. With the number of times my family rented the thing, we could have bought ten copies, including the fancy laser disc version.

Then they made a terrible sequel. I was less obsessed this time.

Then they made "Universal Solider: The Return." I can only guess that the reason they chose to stick the word "return" into the title is because, by that time, Jean-Claude Van Damme was non-existent. The movie didn't prove to be as big a hit as I'm sure Mr. Splits was hoping it would be. Which is why I'm kind of shocked that another sequel was even produced. Even more surprising is that it brings back Van Damme's old (also non-existent) nemesis, Dolph Lundgren. Well, hooray for 90's action nostalgia!

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As I continue to completely ignore the urge to post anything of substance, like a review or an opinion piece, I stumbled across this fan-made trailer for the upcoming return of "Might Morphin Power Rangers" to the airwaves with its remastered episodes early next year. Considering how little I was interested in watching reruns of a show that aired in 1993, I'm surprised by how much I like this. So I'm sure people that are really excited about the remastered episodes will find it sufficiently awesome. And if not, then I want to know what's wrong with you. >_>

SiTV's "The Drop" featured a segment with Keith Robinson (Joel, Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue), and he was asked to do a demonstration of some of his mad Ranger skills on the show. I'm amazed at how far they actually bothered to take this, and the language which Keith uses to explain everything.

Oh hell yes. Sosuke and Takeru in a swordfight. Everyone in ridiculous Christmas outfits. Sosuke and his Goku hair. Cracked mah shit up!

Following up from the "Begins Night" batch, we have more previews from the opposite half of the Kamen Rider Decade X Double movie event. Featuring a few faces we hadn't previously seen a whole lot of since the TV series ended. ( Read more... )

And here's even MORE preview pics from the new "Kamen Rider Double: Begins Night" movie. Featuring more Fang Form spoilers, as well as some extra Skull stuff. How awesome does he look in the pic above? ( Read more... )

Oh snap! The latest preview pics for "Kamen Rider Double" reveal some pretty awesome little tidbits about the upcoming movie. Primarily the new form which may be debuting in the flick.



You have no idea how happy I am to see this. It looks like Shotaro may be passed out on the ground, as Phillip actually transforms into Kamen Rider Double. Something that a lot of fans were expecting to see almost immediately, only to realize once the show got going that Shotaro would pretty much always be the one to transform, with Phillip only transferring his consciousness into Double's body. Well now (I hope) the tables have turned, and Phillip has the chance to "henshin" on his own. And he'll do it with the biggest USB stick you've ever seen. ( Read more... )

The major UK publication, SFX Magazine, is featuring a piece on Power Rangers and its impact in pop culture. Those of us in the US looking to snag a copy of the magazine can head here to order the January issue.




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I've mentioned a few times how much I love awkward interview situations. I just find them fascinating to watch. When someone makes a wierd comment or asks an unexpected question and you have these moments where you feel like nobody on the screen is really on the same page about what's happening in the interview- I can't help but be amused.

This particular interview features a very blond Erin Cahill (Jen, Power Rangers Time Force) discussing a recent role in the movie "Fast Track." Including a discussion about her sex scenes in the movie. As well as an... interesting introduction based on her past as a Ranger.


Speaking as a rabid Jen fan, I'm happy to continue hearing about projects Erin Cahill is in. She's among the few former Rangers that have yet to disappear behind the curtain.


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Brandon Jay McLaren (Jack, Power Rangers SPD) stars in the horror comedy, "Tucker and Dale vs. Evil."

The trailer is about two and a half minutes. And I think it's about a minute and a half too long. But thanks to all the extra stuff they threw into it, I can now confidently assume that Brandon will not be the first guy to die! Although I can't remember him actually speaking in any of the featured scenes. Maybe he's playing a mute.


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Looks like the latest sentai crossover, Shinkenger vs. Go-Onger, has been slated for a theater release on 1/30/2010. We can assume the DVD will be out around March, which is when most of the english-speaking fandom is likely to see it.

I wasn't a huge fan of Go-Onger, but I find myself looking forward to what they do with this crossover event. Neither of the two shows really turned out the way I expected them to at first, and their themes are so different. It should be interesting to see what they come up with.

Power Rangers isn't the only superhero show jumping onto the NOH8 bandwagon. Here's Ris Lauren, otherwise known as Lacey on "Kamen Rider Dragon Knight."

Well slap me around and call me Susan. That was a pretty damn good episode.

There were about 300 different major changes made this week and I think I liked all of them. The first of which is the introduction of the Advent Master, Eubulon. Despite the production's efforts to keep Marc Dacascos' role in the series a secret, it had been leaked before the first few episodes of the series had aired. Of course, I knew Marc best as the Chairman on "Iron Chef America." But also as a recurring character on "Stargate Atlantis." The guy must really like playing epic characters, because Eubulon ain't no slouch. ( Read more... )

And with this trailer, there is yet another nostalgic bit that I hadn't noticed in any of the other promotional materials for the "Kamen Rider Decade" movie. The inclusion of the Neo-Organism from the 90's movie "Kamen Rider ZO." Lookin' good. Plus, our first good glimpses of the man behind the Skull mask in motion, for the "Kamen Rider Double" movie.

Good times.

A recent episode of the Australian series "Packed to the Rafters" featured Melanie Vallejo (Madison, Power Rangers Mystic Force) in a guest role. Ranger fans may remember her as the girl who never had dialogue, never had anything to do, and was never given any storylines... On second thought, maybe some Ranger fans won't remember her at all. But for those of us who do, here's a clip of her one scene in the episode! And it's quite an... (*cough*) interesting character.


Oh Madison. They grow up so fast. ;_;