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"One of the most popular — and reviled — icons of 1990s children's television is back in the hands of the man who launched it.

 

Media mogul Haim Saban has bought back the rights to "Power Rangers' date='" the hit television show that fueled his dominance of children's television in the 1990s, from Walt Disney Co., which took control of the property in 2001.

 

Saban has also signed a deal with Nickelodeon, Disney's primary rival in the children's TV business, to air 20 new episodes of "Power Rangers" that he will produce, along with a catalog of more than 700 episodes.

 

The deal is worth about $100 million, according to a person familiar with the situation. Saban declined to comment on the price.

 

Originally known as "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers," the low-budget series debuted in 1993 and consisted primarily of recycled footage from Japan of monsters battling teenage superheroes with many voices dubbed by American actors.

 

"Power Rangers" was one of the most popular shows on the cable channel Fox Family, a joint venture of Saban and News Corp. that was acquired by Disney for $3.2 billion. The acquisition included rights to the show, but as its popularity faded Disney moved it to the smaller cable channel Jetix, now known as Disney XD, and most recently to local ABC stations on weekends.

 

"I think this property has significant legs going forward if it's in an environment where it is nurtured and supported as opposed to being part of a huge portfolio," Saban said. " 'Power Rangers' can flourish and be more impactful than it has been for the past five years."

 

A Disney spokesman said the show no longer fits with the company's brand or programming strategy.

 

For Nickelodeon, the "Power Rangers" deal is part of a push to air more programming that appeals to young boys. The Viacom Inc.-owned network recently made a similar deal to relaunch the popular 1980s cartoon "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles."

 

"This fits in nicely as we are doing more things specifically for boys, and we are excited to add proven properties to our original slate," Nickelodeon President Cyma Zarghami said.

 

Although "Power Rangers" was somewhat controversial in the 1990s for its violence, she said she didn't think the show's campy martial arts would bother many parents today.

 

The acquisition is being made under the auspices of Saban Brands, a new company backed by $500 million of the media mogul's money with the goal of acquiring entertainment and consumer "brands."

 

Saban said the company is in negotiations to buy three other brands. He declined to identify them but said that, unlike "Power Rangers," they are not aimed at children."[/quote']

 

Source: http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/tv/la-fi-ct-saban-20100513,0,877261.story

 

They need to hire the guy that did RPM. For the Power Rangers that everyone thought was the last, it was consistently great and I would've been satisfied with it being the last one.

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Question: What was the first Power Rangers made after Saban gave up the rights?

 

Disney bought Power Rangers halfway through, Time-Force. So, I'm guessing Ninja Storm.

 

Oh well, I was happy that Power Rangers ended with RPM. It was a good series to end with. Now Saban has to top RPM.

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Question: What was the first Power Rangers made after Saban gave up the rights?

 

Disney bought Power Rangers halfway through' date=' Time-Force. So, I'm guessing Ninja Storm.

 

Oh well, I was happy that Power Rangers ended with RPM. It was a good series to end with. Now Saban has to top RPM.

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In my oppinion they have to beat Jungle Fury. Personally I would want to see if they could do a remake of the Original.

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Got this from Serebii forum.

 

Well here's the casting info so this means our team to be adapted will be:

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Special Notes: LOCATION: ALL TALENT must be willing to relocate to New Zealand for approx. 6 -8 months. Must have valid or current passport with at least one (1) year left before renewal or able to get one.

 

ALL OF THE FOLLOWING POWER RANGER ROLES are a group of teens 18-23 years to play 15-19 years. They are all nice looking' date=' charismatic, energetic, outgoing and confident. They must have SUPER HERO LOOKS with average height and in great physical condition. Martial arts or gymnastics a big plus:

 

[ RED RANGER - REESE ']

Caucasian male, 18 - 23 to play 17-19 years. Reese is an attractive young man with super hero looks and a slim athletic build, approx 5'10". Natural leader, reserved quiet and mysterious.

Martial arts a plus.

 

[ GREEN RANGER - PARRY ]

All ethnicity Male, 18 to 23 to play 17-19. He has good looks and a strong slim build. He is approx. 5'6" - 5'9", He is a rebel, street smart He is very creative and not afraid to think outside the box.

 

 

[ BLUE RANGER - BARON ]

Could be any ethnicity Male, 18 to early twenties to play 16-19 years. He is a handsome athletic man with honorable intentions. Approx. 5'6" - 5'10" with a slightly thinner build. Extremely disciplined, punctual, 'military' square. *Martial arts ability is required.

 

 

[ PINK RANGER - SADIE ]

Any ethnicity, 18 to 23 to play 16 to 19 years. 5'4"-5'6. She is beautiful, sophisticated, intelligent and confident. She tends to be the older sister type. Motherly. She is very intuitive and genuinely cares about others.

 

 

[ YELLOW RANGER - AVA ]

Any ethnicity, 18 to early twenties to play 14 to 16 years of age. 5'2"- 5'5". Very cute, sweet, positive and very naïve small town girl. She is the baby sister that everyone looks after.

 

 

[ GOLD RANGER - WESLEY ]

Any ethnicity male, 18 - 23 to play 17-19 years. He is on the slim side - 5'7" - 5'10". He is over animated, funny and affectionate, a Jim Carrey type but with no ego. He is a guy who grew up in the streets and is self taught fighter and a self taught computer programmer. Must have great comedic body movements.

 

 

[ PRINCESS - MEGAN ]

Any ethnicity female, 18 to early twenties to play 16 to 19 years of age. height 5'4"- 5'6". good looking, cold and aloof. She is a princess with blue blood lineage. She is very brave and maintains her courage under difficult circumstances.

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Question: What was the first Power Rangers made after Saban gave up the rights?

 

Disney bought Power Rangers halfway through' date=' Time-Force. So, I'm guessing Ninja Storm.[/quote']

 

Confirmed.

 

I need to watch Dino Thunder and onwards. Dino Thunder crosses over with Ninja Storm and features Tommy, so that's a good enough reason to watch.

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Question: What was the first Power Rangers made after Saban gave up the rights?

 

Disney bought Power Rangers halfway through' date=' Time-Force. So, I'm guessing Ninja Storm.[/quote']

 

Confirmed.

 

I need to watch Dino Thunder and onwards. Dino Thunder crosses over with Ninja Storm and features Tommy, so that's a good enough reason to watch.

 

Not to mention that Dino Thunder is suppose to be the spirtitual successor to MMPR. lol

You definitely need to watch RPM.

 

Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BuOcOlizDEk

Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUK4lbbUc1Y&feature=related

Part 3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWzbGPJMzcA&feature=related

 

I also hear Jungle Fury was pretty good. A lot of people say to stay away from Mystic Force and Operation Overdrive.

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I saw the Green Ranger... but all I thought was good was the Idiot who played him.

 

Well then I guess you should watch for Ziggy then. (That's his name btw.)

He's one of the funniest, if not the funniest Power Ranger in history. His comic relief balances out the seriousness of RPM.

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Dillion and Ziggy in the car getting chased by Venjiz Henchmen was hilarious.

 

Dillion: "Hand me that."

*Ziggy gets a wrench*

Ziggy: "W-What this?"

*Ziggy picks up a screwdriver*

Ziggy: "Wai-You mean this? Can you be more specific, I don't know-THIS? THIS?"

*Ziggy looks pissed*

Ziggy: "You do NOT mean THIS?"

*Ziggy picks up Yellow Lollipop*

*Dillion takes the Lollipop from Ziggy*

 

That had me dying!!

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My favorite Red Ranger would have to be either Andros or T.J.. Scott is also up there.

Favorite Blue would probably be T.J., Flynn or Ethan from Dino Thunder.

Favorite Green is Ziggy without a doubt.

Favorite Black are Adam, Tommy, Dillion, and Zach.

Favorite White is Tommy.

Favorite Gold is Jason, but Gem is pretty cool too because of his manchild personality.

Favorite Pink are Cassie, Karone, Kimberly, and Jen.

Favorite Yellow are Maya and Kira.

 

Favorite Episode: Definitely Forever Red. Even though Cole ruined it with his "I'm the best even though I'm the least experienced Red Ranger" finish.

 

Best Theme Song for me is in or:

Lost Galaxy

RPM/MMPR (Pretty much the same formula of lyrics.)

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