Power Rangers Season 18 Pre-Discussion Thread

[redranger1]

Carry on discussing the Power Rangers Season 18 discussions here, as the first thread has over 1,000 replies.
Here is the known info about Power Rangers Season 18 so far.


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Other Cast:
Princess Megan -
Juzo -
Skinny Mack - Felix Ryan
Big Jack -
Takeru (mentor) - Rene Naufahu

Known Information:


Saban has made a new deal with Namco Bandai and Bandai America, for the toys as usual and new video games from Namco.
700 old episodes (original, non-reversioned MMPR to RPM) will air on Nicktoons starting in October (http://tweetphoto.com/34949174).
The season will adapt Samurai Sentai Shinkenger, and will contain 40 episodes.
Filming will take place in New Zealand, but with American actors.
Jonathan Tzachor will be in charge of the new 18th season. Tzachor was in charge of Power Rangers from MMPR to Wild Force.
And Saban is making deals for a movie. Nothing else has been announced. Most likely it will through Paramount Pictures, which Nickelodeon is allied with. Nickelodeon has been developing a new film division, with Ninja Turtles being one of the productions.
The Power Rangers will leave the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida on August 7, 2010, according to a cast member at Intercot boards and the Daily Disney blog.
PR will presumably leave ABC Kids Labor Day Weekend when MMPRv2 finishes. According to Digifiend, PR has already left Disney XD UK.
MarVista Entertainment (http://marvista.net) will handle international distribution of PR.
Tony Oliver will return to work on the season as well.


Stay tuned for more information as it comes.

:shinred::shinblue::shingreen::shinyellow::shinpin k::shingold:

[rogueguy]

First!

(I'm being that annoying guy on purpose, BTW)

[Mr. Gold]

Thread now stickied!

[nekollx]

do we know if heir going to remaster the older seasons to make them cleaner or will it be old and grainy?

[NCBradin]

It's going to be very exciting season coming next year.

PR in widescreen. How exciting! Speaking of which, I need to order Nick in HD. I hope directv give me a ok! Just nick.

[Mr. Yellow]

Bandai answered some questions today regarding Power Rangers, including this:

BONUS 6th Question
6. When will the new theme be announced for 2011?


The new theme will be announced late 2010.

http://www.bandai.com/blog/news/bandai%E2%80%99s-power-rangers-toy-qa

[Hears All]

do we know if heir going to remaster the older seasons to make them cleaner or will it be old and grainy?

That is the whole point of doing a "remastering" of a show

[NCBradin]

Speaking of Bandai,

I can see they could choose the good name for PR2011 next year, it may be very likely going to be, "Power Rangers Samurai Strike" or "Power Rangers Samurai Soul." I don't know. I'm praying that they choose "Power Rangers Samurai Storm"!!

[SapphireBuster]

Haha... we're up to thread number 6 now. I wonder how long till we reach 10? :P

[-sdp]

Power Rangers (RPM) also left Disney XD in Mexico about a month ago btw.

[Simango]

Spoiler #4 -

Pink , Red and Blue get new Origami. Revealed By Act #10

[IronRanger]

Spoiler #4 -

Pink , Red and Blue get new Origami. Revealed By Act #10

These are not spoilers. Here's a "spoiler" - pink givers her additional origami to green for him to use.

[mmpr grove]

Speaking of Bandai,

I can see they could choose the good name for PR2011 next year, it may be very likely going to be, "Power Rangers Samurai Strike" or "Power Rangers Samurai Soul." I don't know. I'm praying that they choose "Power Rangers Samurai Storm"!!

Call direct tv. Tell them, you have seen a special that says if you switch to auto pay, you get free hd for life. I got such an offer in the mail. If they tell you it's for new costmers only, ask to speak with a supervisior. The man or woman in charge may give you the deal anyway or a nice discount on your service. I have friends who just did this with their direct tv, when i told them i got the free hd for life offer in the mail.

I didnt switch to direct tv though, cuz i would lose cable internet, and no one wants dsl!

[SapphireBuster]

These are not spoilers. Here's a "spoiler" - pink givers her additional origami to green for him to use.

Which is unfair... considering the girls don't get any other origami other than their base ones. The boys get two sets and Red gets a total of FOUR. Toei is a tiny bit sexist no? (I'm not joking... they do this in Kamen Rider for the female Riders too.)

[IronRanger]

Yea, it's unfair. I do like seasons where it's more evenly spread out and everybody gets two mecha. But, it's typical that red ends up with the most mecha. I just hope that we don't get a battlizer for red based on one of the additional mecha.

[RyanRXP]

Speaking of Bandai,

I can see they could choose the good name for PR2011 next year, it may be very likely going to be, "Power Rangers Samurai Strike" or "Power Rangers Samurai Soul." I don't know. I'm praying that they choose "Power Rangers Samurai Storm"!!

Bandai has no control over the name or anything else involving the show. Only the owners have a say over the show, and Bandai is not one of the owners.


Spoiler #4 -

Pink , Red and Blue get new Origami. Revealed By Act #10

Why do you keep on posting these? This is not a thread about Sentai, so they are in the wrong place.

[IronRanger]

He's under the impression that what happens in the sentai source footage serves as a "spoiler" for PR fans. Which, is almost kind of rude, considering some people wouldn't want to be "spoiled" by what happens in the source footage.

[Simango]

Because of possible hints for PR 2011 due to the footage use.

[Rider Jetfire]

And they could totally disregard/ make their own footage.

[IronRanger]

Because of possible hints for PR 2011 due to the footage use.
Then "hint" or something. What you're "revealing" to fans of the new season aren't spoilers. They just aren't. If you somehow discovered that the PR execs decided to kill of the red lead in the first five episodes, then you'd have a spoiler. What you're posting/observing from the sentai footage are just that, observations. That anybody can make.

And they could totally disregard/ make their own footage.
They could....but the mecha battles are pretty much always from sentai footage. I think.

[Huzzah]

Then "hint" or something. What you're "revealing" to fans of the new season aren't spoilers. They just aren't. If you somehow discovered that the PR execs decided to kill of the red lead in the first five episodes, then you'd have a spoiler. What you're posting/observing from the sentai footage are just that, observations. That anybody can make.

They could....but the mecha battles are pretty much always from sentai footage. I think.

True about the footage, but it can be edited into something completely different.

[Hears All]

Because of possible hints for PR 2011 due to the footage use.

Yea...anyone can go on wikipedia and get all the spoilers, we don't need you clogging up the thread with useless posts


And they could totally disregard/ make their own footage.

They would still have to use the overall ideas though, stuff like who gets which origami, etc.

[IronRanger]

True about the footage, but it can be edited into something completely different.
How do you mean "something different"? Like use the mecha parts of one battle to fight a monster from a different battle? Why not just use that monsters battle?

[Huzzah]

They would still have to use the overall ideas though, stuff like who gets which origami, etc.

Not necessarily, I mean think back to the original Power Rangers...Zords from Sentai were getting passed to Rangers that didn't even exist in the Sentai Universe. I'm not 100% certain, but wasn't the White Falcon in MMPR Season 3 its own entity during Kakuranger? If they edited things one way as opposed to another, or filmed unique Mega-Zord cockpit footage they could easily change things around. I'm not saying they will, but just because something happened one way in the source footage, doesn't mean it HAS to happen that way in the Power Rangers footage.

[Huzzah]

How do you mean "something different"? Like use the mecha parts of one battle to fight a monster from a different battle? Why not just use that monsters battle?

What I meant was things like monster order in the PR-Universe, doesn't have to follow the pattern it followed in Shinkenger, or cut scenes to where a complete different finisher is used. I'm not saying that it would happen that way, I'm just saying that it could. That just because things happened one way in the source, doesn't mean it has to be used in the same way in the adaption.

[IronRanger]

Oh, OK I see. Yea, they could/have shot their own cockpit footage. Any cockpit in season three is practically a PR original item. I think in regards to PR taking its own route: in mecha battles, not likely to happen. I don't think that PR has ever bought the mecha/robo suits from Toei. I think they're just restricted to monsters and ranger suits so they can (if they want) shoot their own ground battles. PR can do pretty much anything they want to destroy the monster at ground level, but I think once the monster is giant, stock footage is pretty much necessary.
However, I do see a possible cockpit change happening. I'm not really a fan of the Shinkenger cockpit, it just seems lacking. So if Saban and co. create something unique for their cockpit designs, that'd be cool.

[Huzzah]

Oh, OK I see. Yea, they could/have shot their own cockpit footage. Any cockpit in season three is practically a PR original item. I think in regards to PR taking its own route: in mecha battles, not likely to happen. I don't think that PR has ever bought the mecha/robo suits from Toei. I think they're just restricted to monsters and ranger suits so they can (if they want) shoot their own ground battles. PR can do pretty much anything they want to destroy the monster at ground level, but I think once the monster is giant, stock footage is pretty much necessary.
However, I do see a possible cockpit change happening. I'm not really a fan of the Shinkenger cockpit, it just seems lacking. So if Saban and co. create something unique for their cockpit designs, that'd be cool.

Stock footage would be necessary for those fights, basically just getting creative with editing software can make it look like a different battle, from different angles...but you are definitely right on the dependence of stock footage for those battles...its why the same buildings or the same quarry were always necessary for the PR giant monster suit battles...I bet home owners insurance is through the roof in all the cities Power Rangers have ever been in... Also, agree on the Shinkenger cockpit...

[IronRanger]

Also, agree on the Shinkenger cockpit...
Haha, yea. Lame-sauce.


Anyway, I just watched a clip from Shinkenger in that thread, courtesy of Mr. Pink, and it got me wondering. In the clip, and throughout the season, the viewer is introduced to various family members of the heroes. Do you think we might get something like that in this new PR season? Like a few episodes featuring the parents of the current heroes. It'd be cool if Saban and co. decided to to that.

[Huzzah]

I could see them possibly do that, I mean we met Kimberly's family at different intervals throughout the original series...not really anyone else's though...at least not that I recollect...

[Mr. Green]

I could see them possibly do that, I mean we met Kimberly's family at different intervals throughout the original series...not really anyone else's though...at least not that I recollect...

"Return of an Old Friend' doesn't ring a bell?

[Huzzah]

"Return of an Old Friend' doesn't ring a bell?

Very true...now that you mention it...I stand corrected...

[Zeo Ranger VII]

^Aisha's grandma.

[Hears All]

Not necessarily, I mean think back to the original Power Rangers...Zords from Sentai were getting passed to Rangers that didn't even exist in the Sentai Universe. I'm not 100% certain, but wasn't the White Falcon in MMPR Season 3 its own entity during Kakuranger? If they edited things one way as opposed to another, or filmed unique Mega-Zord cockpit footage they could easily change things around. I'm not saying they will, but just because something happened one way in the source footage, doesn't mean it HAS to happen that way in the Power Rangers footage.

Saban only did those kind of things because they were still trying different things with the show. After that we almost saw no editing of the Sentai footage, the stories changed (sometimes) but the footage was the same, and since they haven't done any editing in years I see no reason to change in for PR 2011. They should just work the story around the footage, they should be pro's by now

[IronRanger]

I could see them possibly do that, I mean we met Kimberly's family at different intervals throughout the original series...not really anyone else's though...at least not that I recollect...
See, I don't even remember that. Haha. Quite the fan, I am!

They should be pro's by now
Saban and co. might be a bit rusty...I hope not though.

[Zeo Ranger VII]

Saban only did those kind of things because they were still trying different things with the show. After that we almost saw no editing of the Sentai footage, the stories changed (sometimes) but the footage was the same, and since they haven't done any editing in years I see no reason to change in for PR 2011. They should just work the story around the footage, they should be pro's by now

They only made the changes to put the Mighty Morphins in the cockpits of Dairanger and Kakuranger Zords. And they did it in the Turbo movie only because all the footage was US footage.

[Thrax]

Saban only did those kind of things because they were still trying different things with the show. After that we almost saw no editing of the Sentai footage, the stories changed (sometimes) but the footage was the same, and since they haven't done any editing in years I see no reason to change in for PR 2011. They should just work the story around the footage, they should be pro's by now

yhm but we know Saban can handle the things because they dont copy all Sentai series they just try to adapt the things but the story of the seasons they try always make there own story, and not make the things sow close to the Sentai.

[Digifiend]

They only made the changes to put the Mighty Morphins in the cockpits of Dairanger and Kakuranger Zords. And they did it in the Turbo movie only because all the footage was US footage.Yeah, which caused a continuity problem, as the design wasn't the same as Carranger's. Which means apparently the cockpit shrank. Speaking of which, I wonder why the Alien Rangers didn't use Shogun Megazord's cockpit? I know there was no footage (they became the mecha in the footage) but they had a US cockpit that the MMPRs had used.
Which is unfair... considering the girls don't get any other origami other than their base ones. The boys get two sets and Red gets a total of FOUR. Toei is a tiny bit sexist no? (I'm not joking... they do this in Kamen Rider for the female Riders too.)


Yea, it's unfair. I do like seasons where it's more evenly spread out and everybody gets two mecha. But, it's typical that red ends up with the most mecha. I just hope that we don't get a battlizer for red based on one of the additional mecha.One of Red's power ups is already based on an additional mecha (Kyoryu Origami and Hyper mode), so I wonder if they'll even have a battlizer? And you're right about zord distribution. Overdrive/Boukenger did that right, all six rangers had three zords.

[Huzzah]

Saban only did those kind of things because they were still trying different things with the show. After that we almost saw no editing of the Sentai footage, the stories changed (sometimes) but the footage was the same, and since they haven't done any editing in years I see no reason to change in for PR 2011. They should just work the story around the footage, they should be pro's by now

I prefer working the footage around the story...sure it doesn't always flow seemlessly, but its so much more unique in that manner...

Also...I really hope there is no Battilizer...oh how I really hope there isn't...

[ForeverGreen]

Also...I really hope there is no Battilizer...oh how I really hope there isn't...
For 18? not unless it's american made there won't be one.

[IronRanger]

Also...I really hope there is no Battilizer...oh how I really hope there isn't...
Agreed. Unless it makes sense story wise, is a nice design, and doesn't get overly spammed as they tend do be. But since those three won't be met, I'd rather not have one.
Also, no stupid bikes or vehicle-weapon things for in suit rangers. Just like in JF where bikes had no place, they gave red one. I really hope they don't do bikes.

[Huzzah]

For 18? not unless it's american made there won't be one.

Pretty much every Battilizer is American made...none of them really have any roots in Sentai source footage...

[ForeverGreen]

I didn't know that Huzzah lol Thanks

[-sdp]

Battlizers are always american made.

I hope we get a battlizer, I missed it during JF/RPM, I don't get the hate for them sure they are toyetic but so is the whole show. I definitely like them over team power ups which tend to be "meh" and definitely prefer them over having fifteen dozens worth of zords that are introduced almost daily. I realize those two are because of sentai but my point still stands.

[IronRanger]

The battlizers are just too toy-ish for me. And, since they're American made, their designs always seem to clash with the Sentai designs. To me, only a few battlizers have ever actually looked good and made sense. And those were Shane's in Ninja Storm and Jack's in SPD. Other than those two, the others just clash too much and look ugly ontop of the original suits.
Like I said before, if they can make a good design and story for a battlizer, I'm game. But since that's unlikely, I'd rather not have one.

[ForeverGreen]

Ah so you have an all or nothing attitude towards them

[ForeverBlue]

FG: The battlizers were part of the toys made by Bandai America...some toys such as the battlizers (and yes, the Spirit Rangers) are used in the show that was not shown from super sentai.

Go here to the Toy Section at RangerCentral... http://www.rangercentral.com/main-toyguide.htm

[IronRanger]

Well, some of the battlizers are actually based on some part of the Sentai parts of the show. Like Jack's was taken from RICC, who was a Sentai-designed character. The most notable, IMO was Red Sentinel Ranger and that lame battlizer which was bascially a cut n' paste design with some recoloring of Zuban from Boukenger.


Ah so you have an all or nothing attitude towards them
In a way, yes. As long as it meets my criteria, I'm good. But it's not likely to happen.

[rangergod]

I do not like the Battlizer because they overpower the red ranger too much. The show is about the power rangers not the red ranger. That is why I like team power ups better.

[Huzzah]

Perfect example of Battilizer being a complete waste...Connor in Dino Thunder...I mean the whole stretchy arm issue was beyond ridiculous...or the Quantum Ranger's roller blades in Time Force...

The worst thing that comes from Battilizers, at least in my thought process, is the complete overpowering it makes one Ranger. Seriously, if the Battilizers are so great, why even fight a regular battle anymore? Why not immediately call the Battilizer and end the fight right then, it would save the Red Ranger (and the rest of his team) getting whooped by some random monster...

Sure they are to sell toys, but why not just leave them in the toy aisle? Just go ahead and make Battilizers for the Ranger toys, because kids will get those thing as toys...just because...I mean heck the toys usually give all the male Rangers a Battilizer...so why don't they all have them in the show?

[Zeo Ranger VII]

Yeah, which caused a continuity problem, as the design wasn't the same as Carranger's. Which means apparently the cockpit shrank.

The Turbo movie cockpit resembled the ones they used for Ninja/Shogun Megazords. Not sure if they just modified them or just did it in a similar style. It looked very cheap.

[Tommy Lawson]

Saban Brands has made its newest acquisition, Paul Frank Industries, who owns Julius the Monkey. Here is the press release (http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/home/permalink/?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20100817006557&newsLang=en), and an interview with Haim Saban on ABC News (http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory?id=11422372). What does this mean for PR 2011? Could there be product placement in the next season?

[ForeverGreen]

lol WTF is Julius the monkey

[NCBradin]

lol WTF is Julius the monkey

That's my question, ForeverGreen! Now now now, Saban Brands isn't finished with acquisition. Just keep your eyes peeled, they're very aggressive like an wild animal, looking for to grab it. Indeed, they're very aggressive as we speak. Looking forward for more acquisition in the near future.

Saban Brands continues to surprise me in the process!

[IronRanger]

Haha, Saban's being aggressive? Sweet-ness. It's like he's playing a game of blitz Monopoly or something.

[Mr. Gold]

I doubt Saban's acquisition of Paul Frank Industries will have any effect on the production of PR2011.

[SapphireBuster]

Julius the Money is sort of a figurehead for their products... literally.

http://static.phonesreview.co.uk/wp-content/phoneimages/2008/03/paulfrank.jpg

[ForeverGreen]

Oh he looks familiar lol

[NCBradin]

Haha, Saban's being aggressive? Sweet-ness. It's like he's playing a game of blitz Monopoly or something.

They are. Haven't you read Haim Saban's interview? We will have to keep our eyes peeled to check if there's anymore victims of this. LOL.

[IronRanger]

Haha, yea, I read what was said in the interview that's linked at the top of the page. I'm excited to see what else he's planning!

[NCBradin]

Indeed.

Disney will regretted their decision for letting PR go. You can bet on that.

[-sdp]

I really don't see a real strategy from Saban Brands, I think they'd do better creating brands rather than buying them, who knows I'm not definitely not a billionaire from my decisions like Saban.

I just lol at people who think Saban has any real involvement with the new PRs besides having bought the property. He has his own company to run.

[Super Jeff]

Indeed.

Disney will regretted their decision for letting PR go. You can bet on that.

Doubt it, Disney has the whole Marvel line up. They have multiple franchises at their finger tips. Doubt PR will do much to them.

[RyanRXP]

Indeed.

Disney will regretted their decision for letting PR go. You can bet on that.

How will they ever regret gaining 100 million dollars for a franchise that was only causing them to lose a lot of money each year?

The only thing about Power Rangers that Disney will ever regret is the deal that got them stuck with the franchise in the first place.

[Digifiend]

Production update:

I contacted Studio West, and got a response today. Power Rangers will be working out of Studio West, and can be reached on 8184041 or reception@powerrangersproductionsltd.com .

Studio West (http://www.studiowest.co.nz/) Apparently it's the former home of Ranger Prodcutions, who did SPD to RPM. But I checked www.powerrangersproductionsltd.com (http://www.powerrangersproductionsltd.com) - domain not found, which implies that that email address doesn't actually work.

[nekollx]

How will they ever regret gaining 100 million dollars for a franchise that was only causing them to lose a lot of money each year?

The only thing about Power Rangers that Disney will ever regret is the deal that got them stuck with the franchise in the first place.

That's cause they don't know how to manage a franchise like PR, i'm sure if they bought Smallville it would go down the tubes too

[RyanRXP]

That's cause they don't know how to manage a franchise like PR, i'm sure if they bought Smallville it would go down the tubes too

That doesn't change the fact that they will never regret selling a show that is only losing them a lot of money.

And besides, they managed it very well. They kept it alive for the same amount of time that Saban was able to. When the ratings were up, and the toy sales were up, they had a lot of ads for it, but after it started going downhill, they lowered the ads, and placed less importance on it(which is what any company would do). You seem to forget that Power Rangers was dying before Disney bought it. Saban wasn't able to get high ratings, or make enough money to keep it alive. When Disney bought it, ratings and popularity went up. Disney saved the show, if they didn't buy it, the show would have ended 7 years ago, and would not be around right now.

[IronRanger]

That's cause they don't know how to manage a franchise like PR, i'm sure if they bought Smallville it would go down the tubes too
Smallville is down the tubes. Started out great and has just not lived up to the hype/expectations. The best thing that show has done in the past 3 or 4 seasons is the "Absolute Justice" episodes.
Besides, Smallville is ending after this upcoming season. And it's about time. Should've ended the first season when Clark frequently went to the Daily Planet/Metropolis.


Disney saved the show, if they didn't buy it, the show would have ended 7 years ago, and would not be around right now.
True, true. And now it seems that Saban is re-saving it. This isn't going to become a never ending cycle is it? Haha.

[AoBlue]

If I were Saban and really wanted to build up the hype for the new season and comeback of Power Rangers, I'd produce previews similar to the Zeo Serial but make them canon.

[Rheannan]

Posted by Tommy Lawson

Tweets from camera people in New Zealand are saying that the 16mm cameras that had been used for Power Rangers RPM are out in favor of Red MX.

Will this affect the actual camera style? I'm hoping they don't use that sort of camera movement technique in their seasons.


Posted by ForeverGreen

Well from what I have learned Usually people over in the UK call seasons 'series' but they Usually call American shows seasons and their shows series.IMO Power Rangers is a series and has 18 different seasons.

Using different terms for different shows would just get confusing...


The worst thing that comes from Battilizers, at least in my thought process, is the complete overpowering it makes one Ranger.

True... I'd rather have the team-up episode or two instead.


The best thing that show has done in the past 3 or 4 seasons is the "Absolute Justice" episodes.

I'm hoping they'll make a Justice League spin-off.

[ForeverGreen]

Using different terms for different shows would just get confusing...


Well we can't make the English change the way they speak now can we lol

[BurgundyRanger]

It's crystal clear. The newest acquisition could only mean one thing. Power Rangers 2012 has got to be:

Power Rangers Simian Squad

[Huzzah]

It's crystal clear. The newest acquisition could only mean one thing. Power Rangers 2012 has got to be:

Power Rangers Simian Squad

Super Power Rangers Monkey Team, Samurai Squad, GO!!! With the return of Bulk & Skull...in chimp form...

[Digifiend]

Well we can't make the English change the way they speak now can we lolIt's like spelling colour and flavour without a U, lol.

[nekollx]

True... I'd rather have the team-up episode or two instead.


Wouldn't a team up be kind of tricy with RPM being the last show and one set in the future?

[Mr. Green]

Wouldn't a team up be kind of tricy with RPM being the last show and one set in the future?

If Time Force and SPD can pull it off, I don't see why RPM can't.

[Huzzah]

If Time Force and SPD can pull it off, I don't see why RPM can't.

The biggest reason why I don't see that happening, is simply because I have a feeling that Saban Brands is going to try and distance themselves from Disney's Power Rangers. Similar to how Disney distanced itself from the Saban Power Rangers when they first took ownership. If there is ever another team-up, it'll probably be with Goseiger (after becoming Power Rangers that is)...provided that the cast from 2011 Power Rangers isn't the same cast that takes over the Goseiger line-up...

[Zeo Ranger VII]

The biggest reason why I don't see that happening, is simply because I have a feeling that Saban Brands is going to try and distance themselves from Disney's Power Rangers.

As they should. They got their "baby" back and they should do with it as they see fit.

[nekollx]

Well i suppose Adam could come back, they could just give a passing mention to sentinal knight repowering him.

[Zeo Ranger VII]

Well i suppose Adam could come back, they could just give a passing mention to sentinal knight repowering him.

I think this season is already cast but it's always next year.

[-sdp]

Power Rangers Samurai Strike and Samurai Squad so sound "meh", they sound like "oh look another PR season. They need a name that stands out, IMO calling it "Samurai Sentai Power Rangers" would be a great name, first having the name of the season before PRs sets it apart from other seasons and resembles the original title. Sentai is a cool sounding thing it doesn't matter that kids don't know what Sentai means, they'll see a cool japanese word and cool japanese costumes on the rangers. This whole "too japanese" is BS, kids love japanese stuff as you can see from all the anime fans and whatnot, they can embrace it.


The biggest reason why I don't see that happening, is simply because I have a feeling that Saban Brands is going to try and distance themselves from Disney's Power Rangers. Similar to how Disney distanced itself from the Saban Power Rangers when they first took ownership. If there is ever another team-up, it'll probably be with Goseiger (after becoming Power Rangers that is)...provided that the cast from 2011 Power Rangers isn't the same cast that takes over the Goseiger line-up...

Disney distanced itself from Saban's PRs by having a team up of all ten red rangers and a season with a Saban PR and tons of references to the old shows?
Saban is distancing itself from the Disney seasons by re-running them?

A big part of the PRs is their legacy Saban and Disney both embraced it, you're clueless if you think Saban will say "Oh that was Disney's PRs", no he'll market it as PRs legacy, the Disney seasons aren't the terrible thing the fandom makes them out to be, Sabans seasons weren't godly either, Saban bought the 700 episode archive for a reason.

Anyways I think an RPM team up could be possible but the only reasons it may not happen is because of the contracts, who knows what it said and how costly it would be to get them back not to mention RPM is now two years old when Samurai PRs airs.



Well i suppose Adam could come back, they could just give a passing mention to sentinal knight repowering him.

Wait why would he come back? He already got to come back for OaR, I definitely don't want Adam back in a very long time.

[ForeverGreen]

It's like spelling colour and flavour without a U, lol.

Exactly lol You lot are so posh compared to us Americans

[Zeo Ranger VII]

Wait why would he come back? He already got to come back for OaR, I definitely don't want Adam back in a very long time.
Well, since his PR tenure was ended prematurely and since JDF came back full time, I say why not.

[-sdp]

Tommy is the most popular PR, Adam was not liked at all. He only came back in OaR since the fandom started liking the actor for being fan friendly, doing cons, posting at rangerboard and dubbing anime and the fifth member was done for the fandom. He already came back no reason for he to come back and do what? the same thing that Tommy did but with Adam now? You can bet they'd choose a ton of past characters over Adams to return. Also how did his tenure end prematurely? He's been in more episodes than pretty much every other ranger besides Tommy.

[IronRanger]

It kinda ended prematurely because Adam never really did much. I think JYB said it in one of the cons he attended "I was a background ranger, I just stood there until it was time to morph". Adam's character could've been expanded much more, I think that's what is meant by "ending prematurely".

[-sdp]

Well he was, none of the replacements ever got real development, it was the Tommy show by that point. However just because his character lacked being interesting doesn't mean he needs to come back, there are tons of characters handled badly through out the past 17 seasons that would also qualify for "ending prematurely" under those terms.

[IronRanger]

Haha, very, very true. Saban should just enlist some of the former rangers as cameo appearances. Not necessarily as the same characters they portrayed originally, but just small cameos that fans will recognize. Kind of like how sentai (Boukenger the most from what I can remember) has past actors return for an episode or two in small roles. Just make it a fan service, you know? Especially if Saban and co. decide to explore the families of the rangers, they could just bring back past rangers as family members. That'd be cool.

[Zeo Ranger VII]

It kinda ended prematurely because Adam never really did much. I think JYB said it in one of the cons he attended "I was a background ranger, I just stood there until it was time to morph". Adam's character could've been expanded much more, I think that's what is meant by "ending prematurely".

That is what I meant yes. And, on that note, Zack/Walter Jones and Aisha/Karan Ashley could return as well.

And to say Adam "wasn't liked at all" is a little unfair. The guy was a good martial artist at least and provided some funny moments like the MMPR:TM frog line.

[Huzzah]

I'm not supportive having any former Ranger appear in all honesty...but I'm still standing strong in my support that Bulk and/or Skull appear for a few episodes...that would just give a good grounding for the new Rangers...I mean those 2 were pretty much around up through Lost Galaxy (at least Bulk was...SKull just had the first episode appearance...)...I know you wouldn't get Jason Narvy to come back for an entire season, but maybe a couple episodes (what with being a professor and all...), but what's Paul Schrier up to these days? Maybe some persuasion and we could have him end up returning...

Mind you I know the season is already cast, and the likelihood of something like that happening is nil to none...but there's always an insistence of the return of a previous Ranger, I say we get a return of a previous supporting character...

That would be the ultimate cameo, at least in my opinion...

[IronRanger]

I'd take any kind of previous cast member in a cameo role, honestly. Especially any cast member from the first few seasons, so I'd be happy to see Narvy or Schrier again. But like I said before, cameos as different characters. They should be similar, yea, but not Bulk and Skull per say, you know?
That being said, I'd rather a previous Saban era ranger or two have cameos over supporting characters. Fingers are crossed for either one though.

[Huzzah]

I'd take any kind of previous cast member in a cameo role, honestly. Especially any cast member from the first few seasons, so I'd be happy to see Narvy or Schrier again. But like I said before, cameos as different characters. They should be similar, yea, but not Bulk and Skull per say, you know?
That being said, I'd rather a previous Saban era ranger or two have cameos over supporting characters. Fingers are crossed for either one though.

If Schrier of Narvy returned...I could see them only as Bulk and Skull...they could never be someone else...if they went by a different name, it would mean only that they were undercover for some reason...I mean they were detectives (kinda)...once...lol

[IronRanger]

If Schrier of Narvy returned...I could see them only as Bulk and Skull...they could never be someone else...if they went by a different name, it would mean only that they were undercover for some reason...I mean they were detectives (kinda)...once...lol
Haha, and they were punks once. I never understood that transition. They could return as people in the Witness Protection Program. Or Con Men. Either one would get a thumbs up from me.

[Zeo Ranger VII]

I'd take any kind of previous cast member in a cameo role, honestly. Especially any cast member from the first few seasons, so I'd be happy to see Narvy or Schrier again. But like I said before, cameos as different characters. They should be similar, yea, but not Bulk and Skull per say, you know?
That being said, I'd rather a previous Saban era ranger or two have cameos over supporting characters. Fingers are crossed for either one though.

They did this all the time with Sentai so why not? Wasn't the actor who played the Yellow Ranger in Jetman the human form of Tor the Shuttlezord (not looking up Japanese names) in Dairanger? And weren't Kiba Ranger and King Ranger the same actor?

[IronRanger]

I don't think Kiba and King Rangers were portrayed by the same actor. Similar since they were both kids/teens, but I don't think the same. I have no idea about the Jetman/Daimugen(Tor) relation.

If they had the character for it (which they don't this season), PR could just go the Shurikenger route. Have past rangers come back as various human disguises for a hero. Have those past heroes do a morph somewhat similar to their original one, and then be on their way.

[Hellion01]

I hope we get a special team up ep as a goodie for saban getting control of the franchise again :O

[Zeo Ranger VII]

I was wrong---Kibaranger and Kingranger are two different actors. That's what I get for listening to idiots on Youtube.

Tomihisa Naruse (aka Ikko Tadano) played Yellow Owl in Jetman and took over the role of "Kameo" (human form of Daimugen/Tor) in Dairanger after the original actor left for health reasons.

[HenshinRider]

I was wrong---Kibaranger and Kingranger are two different actors. That's what I get for listening to idiots on Youtube.

Tomihisa Naruse (aka Ikko Tadano) played Yellow Owl in Jetman and took over the role of "Kameo" (human form of Daimugen/Tor) in Dairanger after the original actor left for health reasons.

Corrected your post.

[Zeo Ranger VII]

Corrected your post.
Thanx! Had a bit of a brainfart LOL. I fixed it.

[Rheannan]

It's like spelling colour and flavour without a U, lol.

I can understand that though, since I spell the British way. :p


Wouldn't a team up be kind of tricy with RPM being the last show and one set in the future?

I'm sure they could come up with something. :D


Tomihisa Naruse (aka Ikko Tadano) played Yellow Owl in Jetman and took over the role of "Kameo" (human form of Daimugen/Tor) in Dairanger after the original actor left for health reasons.

Perhaps that's why then, because it sounds like it was perhaps a last-minute decision.

[Captain Platypus]

I wouldn't mind seeing something like Skull and Kimberly piling into a minivan to run from a monster.

[Simango]

I'm liking where this is going so far so I hope Saban uses a bunch of the base story line and episode plots as they can. Just finished Act #13 bringing me a fourth done.

[TZMhero]

I wouldn't mind seeing something like Skull and Kimberly piling into a minivan to run from a monster.

With their 13 kids, 2 dogs, a pet squirrel and Bulk, now once again in chimp form.

[Thrax]

I'm liking where this is going so far so I hope Saban uses a bunch of the base story line and episode plots as they can. Just finished Act #13 bringing me a fourth done.

We know Saban know what they doing !!!

[nekollx]

i think it be cooler if Kim is trying to run from a monster evacuating civilians with skull, some nananshi close in and she tries to hold them off to give Skull more time to load the van.

[Huzzah]

All we have to see are 2 chimps in the show...that can be claimed as the Bulk and Skull cameo...cheap cameo complete...lol

[Zeo Ranger VII]

Perhaps that's why then, because it sounds like it was perhaps a last-minute decision.

Actually, it's more common than I previously stated...

http://henshingrid.blogspot.com/2009/07/former-super-sentai-castmembers-in.html

[Simango]

Finished Act 15 today. Any chance they might use the Green Ranger imposter bit?

[ForeverGreen]

Perhaps it wouldn't be that difficult to door they could change that ones ability completely lol

[ForeverRanger]

Is it airing on Nicktoons or the Nick that you get with basic Comcast cable.

[Digifiend]

Reruns on Nicktoons, new episodes on Nickelodeon. So yeah, it's on basic cable.

[ForeverRanger]

OK just wondering because within the next few months, we will be getting cable back hopefully so that is why I asked.

[Huzzah]

Well with Comcast Nicktoons is part of the premium package, but Nickelodeon is part of the basic plan...so you can at least get the new episodes.

[Mr. Gold]

I have Nickelodeon on Shaw Cable (here in Canada) but I'm pretty sure they won't air PR2011 here. If that's the case I might as well watch it online.

[OujaStrike]

I have Dish Network and i have A few Nick channels. Nick East +HD - Nick West - Nicktoons, Nick JR. and TeenNick. Can't wait for power rangers to start airing on Nick.

[DarkBlaze]

Actually, reruns are are on Nicktoons yes, but the new season will be both on Nicktoons and Nickelodeon (HD).

[Digifiend]

With first run being on Nickelodeon. Nobody ever said the Nicktoons reruns were limited to the first 700 episodes.

[TOMMYWALES87]

Have they mentioned any changes to this season coming? like better actors say, darker stories. I dont want to see another lightspeed, time force wild force type season.

[redranger1]

Seeing that it is based on the Samurai, and with a lot of Kanji, we should see some of them translating Japanese into English, hopefully.

[DarkBlaze]

Have they mentioned any changes to this season coming? like better actors say, darker stories. I dont want to see another lightspeed, time force wild force type season....I was waiting for someone to say this

[Digifiend]

Seeing that it is based on the Samurai, and with a lot of Kanji, we should see some of them translating Japanese into English, hopefully.Yeah, if they keep footage of Kanji being used, I would hope they translate it like TV Nihon's Shinkenger subs do.

[Captain Platypus]

I loved Lightspeed Rescue. It had Carter, the best Red Ranger

[ForeverGreen]

I loved Lightspeed Rescue. It had Carter, the best Red Ranger

Wait Andros was in Lightspeed Rescue? lol

[Digifiend]

Your mileage may vary... who the best red ranger is is a matter of opinion.

[SapphireBuster]

Have they mentioned any changes to this season coming? like better actors say, darker stories. I dont want to see another lightspeed, time force wild force type season.

Time Force had better actors than most seasons could offer... even if it was a slave to sentai. Also... 'dark'? Not happening. Stop using this word.

[Vickram101]

if saban is reading this please use my logo as the official one :D. I'm dreaming, I know:

http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc327/TROV101/Copy3ofSSPRlogo-1.png

[Zeo Ranger VII]

^That's, um, special. I couldn't do any better though so I'll shut up.

[Vickram101]

Sound like i have a hater :D

[Zeo Ranger VII]

^Not really. I appreciate the effort.

[Mr. White]

It's not bad.. but the Samurai Strike looks wierd to me imo.

[Digifiend]

Yeah, the last E looks more like the King kanji. Nice cropping on the PR logo though.

[cupofwater03]

Samurai Strike in general as a name most likely wont be used

[SapphireBuster]

Honest critique?

That... looks like a 15 minute (10 if your really good with PS) job. The font clashes with the Shiba family crest and the Power Rangers' logo doesn't look right just sitting on top of it. Furthermore, the font choice (while interesting and slightly on par with the theme) isn't good. It draws more attention to itself (and not in the good way). Operation Overdrive's logo was guilty of this as well. Most of Disney's logos were actually. Saban typically did original logos, with almost nothing to do with the "insignia" of the season. So, while I see you tried to put some thought into it... I really don't see it as A/THE logo.

[Digifiend]

Overdrive's logo was just lazy. It and the RPM logo are both similar to their Sentai counterparts. Boukenger and Overdrive both had the compass logo and RPM and Go-onger both had a wheel.

[DarkBlaze]

Good effort, Vickram. I agree with the majority, the font for "Samurai Strike" is lazy and I think if you put a little more time into it...you can make it looks better. Until then, I will post this beautiful logo made by my buddy Mach_Full_Force (made it awhile back):

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs126.snc4/36648_137051576307987_100000094374522_390831_65549 4_n.jpg

[SapphireBuster]

That's better... but you can hardly see "Saban's" in the upper left hand corner. And the lightning brushes (while highly creative and I approve) are a bit distracting. Not to mention that I simply don't enjoy the Shiba clan insignia in the back of any of the fan logos so far. The 2011 is fine... not sure if I would have beveled/embossed it though.

[Digifiend]

Have any fan logos NOT used the Shiba insignia?

[SapphireBuster]

Have any fan logos NOT used the Shiba insignia?

.... I direct you to Dami-Chan of HJU.

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j84/henshinfairy/PRSS.jpg

[HenshinRider]

^ Of the three fan logos, this is the best.

[Rheannan]

Have they mentioned any changes to this season coming? like better actors say, darker stories. I dont want to see another lightspeed, time force wild force type season.

They're not likely to go with dark overall themes, and I'd prefer them not to anyway, personally.

[Thrax]

This PR logo as pretty cool.

[Vickram101]

and now i fell really bad, I did not use photo shop, but picture it, i was going the the overlay effect. It did not take me 10 min but hey nobody cares.

Love it except it's missing one thing.

http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc327/TROV101/PRSS.jpg

That's better

[TOMMYWALES87]

They're not likely to go with dark overall themes, and I'd prefer them not to anyway, personally.

It would make better stories, more real

[Vickram101]

I guess nobody would be interested in this logo I made for the goseiger pr adaptation: http://www.rangercrew.com/forum/showthread.php?13485-Vickram101-Art-Thread&p=604671&viewfull=1#post604671

[Rheannan]

It would make better stories, more real

One of the great things about the show is that it doesn't get too dark. A story isn't necessarily better just because it's darker.

[DarkBlaze]

As I had suspected, the team is starting training this week:


Hector David Jr. Frist day of Ranger Training here in New Zealand was great, all of us worked hard, and scene and actting class was even better! much love and ready to do it all again tom just ten times better!5 hours ago

Hahaha, Hector even changed his profile pic to the Green MMPR!

[Rider Jetfire]

It would make better stories, more real

Not necessarily. Dark doesn't always=Good. Dragon Knight said it would be dark.

[Captain Platypus]

Good and realistic is good and realistic. Dark is a bunch of people angsting for an entire series. Power Rangers fits in the same category as Batman: BaTB. It touches some dark subject matter, but never in a way that is inappropriate for the wee ones

[TOMMYWALES87]

I like to see more invasions, kidnapping, military involment. things you might acspect in real life almost.
Like Smallville is a perfict example

[Thrax]

I like to see more invasions, kidnapping, military involment. things you might acspect in real life almost.
Like Smallville is a perfict example

Yh, will be awesome to see more of that in POWER RANGERS seasons, Smallville do that a lot well.

[Mr. Green]

Hahaha, Hector even changed his profile pic to the Green MMPR!

He couldn't find a picture of ShinkenGreen? :p

[Digifiend]

lol, good point. :shingreen:

[Zeo Ranger VII]

There needs to be a balance in PR. You can have dramatic stories and what not but it doesn't have to necessarily be all dark. This isn't the friggin Punisher or the Dark Knight for crying out loud. Nor should it be all campy like 1960s Batman. A balance is ideal.


I guess nobody would be interested in this logo I made for the goseiger pr adaptation: http://www.rangercrew.com/forum/showthread.php?13485-Vickram101-Art-Thread&p=604671&viewfull=1#post604671

Looks good. I like it.

[Vickram101]

Well if i had not complain, AND I MEAN complain everyday to my cable provider that Nick always sticks and play they would not have fixed it. Luckily they listen and now Nick USA. Plays smoothly. Turns out the power of one person can make a difference. Of course that channel has been giving problems for 2 years now but I did it so i can see pr plainly. Now all i need is to make them Get Nicktoons network.

[Ookami]

Holly Shanahan should play an evil female samurai

[Rheannan]

As I had suspected, the team is starting training this week

Good fun! :D


I like to see more invasions, kidnapping, military involment. things you might acspect in real life almost.
Like Smallville is a perfict example

Military involvement might start taking the screentime away from the rangers too much...


There needs to be a balance in PR. You can have dramatic stories and what not but it doesn't have to necessarily be all dark. A balance is ideal.

That sounds good, but do you mean a balance in each episode, or some episodes being lighter overall?

[Digifiend]

Military were involved in Lost Galaxy and Time Force (albeit owned by private corporations in both cases).

[Rheannan]

Good point... perhaps I should rephrase that to 'heavy military involvement' (or something that hinders the rangers). That would apply to anything else as well though.

[ForeverGreen]

Military were involved in Lost Galaxy and Time Force (albeit owned by private corporations in both cases).

RPM too.... Scott was in the Air Force or whatever that was.

[HenshinRider]

Military were involved in Lost Galaxy and Time Force (albeit owned by private corporations in both cases).


RPM too.... Scott was in the Air Force or whatever that was.

SPD had some form of military and Taylor from Wild Force was in the Air Force as well.

[Digifiend]

SPD was police, not military. The Air Force didn't interfere in Wild Force, they were only seen in flashbacks and the epilogue.

[Thrax]

Military were involved in Lost Galaxy and Time Force (albeit owned by private corporations in both cases).

Well Military are involved in LG,LSR,TF,RPM

[nekollx]

Well Military are involved in LG,LSR,TF,RPM

Hell LSR IS a military/civil service operation, as is RPM, and TF, SPD....

[AstroProject]

They should do genre specific episodes. One episode can be dramatic, on comedic, melo dramatic, one fantasy just like a mix of things.

[nekollx]

I want to see saban take the pre zyuranger shows and spin off power rangers for them while still doing a new season, basicly i'd like them to do 2 PR shows a year

[NCBradin]

Uh, I don't think that's possible, to be honest with you, nekollx.

[Simango]

Just got to Gold Ranger's first entry point. I hope they make our Gold Ranger less of a moron. I like his outfit. Can't say I'm too fond of that Squid however.

[Samurai Pink]

Well that is one of his zords. His first zord actually. His zords are of sea creatures. Thus the sushi kart. What did you mean by entry point? So the theme would be announced sometime this year. Oh boy I can't to see how that turns out. Especially the new toyline for 2011. BTW I also did notice that Walmart, Toysrus and Target didn't have mmpr on their shelves where I live. But bandai did say that they would ship out new ones in the fall. And I'm pretty sure they'll do the same for PR 2011. I am so getting samurai red and pink when they do come out. Just those two. And also the game if and when that would come out.

[TOMMYWALES87]

I good mix of emotions would make it good show aswell. One minute its funny then sad, scary next with decsent characters and acting.

[Digifiend]

What did you mean by entry point?Act 17, his debut.

[ForeverGreen]

Act 17, his debut.
Yes it's 'coming soon' lol

[Digifiend]

No, it was shown over a year ago. Simango was referring to Shinkenger, hence my use the name "act 17". It'll probably be episode 13 or something in PR.

[Thrax]

Saban with 40 for shore will give to us a awesome story.

[Simango]

True. Although with 40 of them we might do it at #17 as well I'm thinking. I'm just wondreing how Gold Ranger's Zords are going to fit into all of this. We're sposed to get 11 of them. I hope it's not going to be a massive mess like we had with RPM but it might happen again.

[Digifiend]

We'll probably see all of Shinkenger's zords. RPM didn't use one of Go-onger's, but it was the movie one which was only in a couple of episodes anyway - and the toy still came out, Engine Shogun Megazord (it was called Engine DaiShogun in Japan), and don't forget, that season had eight fewer episodes than PR18 will.

[Thrax]

We'll probably see all of Shinkenger's zords. RPM didn't use one of Go-onger's, but it was the movie one which was only in a couple of episodes anyway - and the toy still came out, Engine Shogun Megazord (it was called Engine DaiShogun in Japan), and don't forget, that season had eight fewer episodes than PR18 will.

Yh, They do waht they are doing with the adaptation and 40 episodes give time for they put everything. If Disney put the Engine Shogun Megazord i dont see where they can put them unless happens a upgrade to Scott like a Battlyzer and that upgrade to Scott use that upgrade in the Megazord of them.

[Digifiend]

Battlizers are never used for Megazords.

[Thrax]

Battlizers are never used for Megazords.

I know but can be a change well there always new powers and new megazords with Battlyzer in some seasons of the PR.

[nekollx]

Well that is one of his zords. His first zord actually. His zords are of sea creatures. Thus the sushi kart. What did you mean by entry point? So the theme would be announced sometime this year. Oh boy I can't to see how that turns out. Especially the new toyline for 2011. BTW I also did notice that Walmart, Toysrus and Target didn't have mmpr on their shelves where I live. But bandai did say that they would ship out new ones in the fall. And I'm pretty sure they'll do the same for PR 2011. I am so getting samurai red and pink when they do come out. Just those two. And also the game if and when that would come out.

what about female red?


Battlizers are never used for Megazords.

Well TECHNICALLY Sentinal Knight was a megazord upgrade.....

[ForeverGreen]

No, it was shown over a year ago. Simango was referring to Shinkenger, hence my use the name "act 17". It'll probably be episode 13 or something in PR.

lol Digi I was making a joke about that act
Where Genta shoots the arrow into the mansion with a note that says 'coming soon'

[Mr. Yellow]

I have a feeling they'll be keeping the shodophones:

Hector David Jr. Learning how to do colligraphy today! So fun! lol At least lunch was good!

[Digifiend]

Calligraphy lol. He needs to learn how to spell it, apparently.

[NCBradin]

Don't forget, everyone.

Disney era is nearly over in three days.

[Digifiend]

Indeed. After Saturday, we only need to see what happens to the website.

[ForeverGreen]

I have a feeling they'll be keeping the shodophones:

Hector David Jr. Learning how to do colligraphy today! So fun! lol At least lunch was good!

I doubt The morphing call will be the same lol (I know it but can't spell it for poo lol)

[NCBradin]

Indeed. After Saturday, we only need to see what happens to the website.

I believe that it will be shut down and transfer to Saban.

[DigiRanger]

True. Although with 40 of them we might do it at #17 as well I'm thinking. I'm just wondreing how Gold Ranger's Zords are going to fit into all of this. We're sposed to get 11 of them. I hope it's not going to be a massive mess like we had with RPM but it might happen again.

Oh you have no idea, but in case you don't want to see it quite yet, I'll have it in a spoiler.

http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20091218164402/powerrangers/images/c/c4/Shinken_SamuraiHaOh.jpg

And even still, that's just one piece off (Kyoryu Origami) from what was used to defeat Akumaro.

[Digifiend]

Just a guess, that will be called Samurai Ultrazord.

[ForeverGreen]

Just a guess, that will be called Samurai Ultrazord.

lol that's probably a really good guess Digi

[DarkBlaze]

I think "Power Rangers Samurai" is indeed the title of the new series:

http://tonyoliverentertainment.com/WriterCredits.html

[Mr. Yellow]

That's good enough for me.

[Mr. Pink]

There is no colon before Samurai lol... like with Turbo and Zeo

[Zeo Ranger VII]

Power Rangers Samurai is fine with me. Doesn't need anything gimmicky like "Samurai Strike" or "Operation Samurai."

[Mr. Pink]

i dont think ive seen anyone throw around operation samurai before but it sounds better than half of the things ive heard so far

[DarkBlaze]

Power Rangers Samurai is fine with me. Doesn't need anything gimmicky like "Samurai Strike" or "Operation Samurai."I agree with this. It worked for Power Ranger Zeo and Turbo.

[Zeo Ranger VII]

i dont think ive seen anyone throw around operation samurai before but it sounds better than half of the things ive heard so far
I was being tongue in cheek.

[zoloenel]

So I'm little late on this,but YES! Tony Oliver is back in power rangers!!!!!

[nekollx]

Power Rangers Samurai is fine with me. Doesn't need anything gimmicky like "Samurai Strike" or "Operation Samurai."

How about Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers: Operation Samurai Strike Force!

[Huzzah]

I think, "Power Rangers Samurai," is more than enough for the title...personally I think they should call the show, "Power Rangers," why would we need a secondary title?

[Mr. White]

I'd rather have Power Rangers Samurai it's pretty simple and it's nothing to eh.. stupid I guess.

[Zeo Ranger VII]

How about Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers: Operation Samurai Strike Force!

I like your thinking! :D

[SirGreen]

Indeed. After Saturday, we only need to see what happens to the website.

Hey james ummm what website?

[HenshinRider]

Hey james ummm what website?

The Disney PR website?

[Mr. Gold]

Power Rangers Samurai sounds good to me! Simple and to the point. :)

[O.92]

Funny how one of our members (99% sure it was Digifiend) just happened to name the IMDB page Power Rangers Samurai, and then it ends up being the title (well, for now, and not 100% official, but still a good source).

[Thrax]

The New Season of POWER RANGERS will be call POWER RANGERS SAMURAI or i dont have the really certain about the name ??

[BurgundyRanger]

The Disney PR website?
The one that hasn't been updated since PRJF?

[ForeverGreen]

Funny how one of our members (99% sure it was Digifiend) just happened to name the IMDB page Power Rangers Samurai, and then it ends up being the title (well, for now, and not 100% official, but still a good source).

It was lol and I agree not Official but still a good source

[ForeverBlue]

That's good to hear that it could be called just PR Samurai but we'll have to keep waiting for a confirmation :p

[Digifiend]

SirGreen, I was referring to powerrangers.com, the official website which currently is two years out of date and yes, still held by Disney. Hopefully Saban will take over it, update it, and revamp it.

I've a suspicion that the Tony Oliver site got the info from the IMDB page I made, not from Tony himself - the title still isn't confirmed, I'm afraid.

[ForeverGreen]

SirGreen, I was referring to powerrangers.com, the official website which currently is two years out of date and yes, still held by Disney. Hopefully Saban will take over it, update it, and revamp it.

I've a suspicion that the Tony Oliver site got the info from the IMDB page I made, not from Tony himself - the title still isn't confirmed, I'm afraid.
Yes that is what I was thinking....About both lol

[HenshinRebel]

SirGreen, I was referring to powerrangers.com, the official website which currently is two years out of date and yes, still held by Disney. Hopefully Saban will take over it, update it, and revamp it.

I've a suspicion that the Tony Oliver site got the info from the IMDB page I made, not from Tony himself - the title still isn't confirmed, I'm afraid. Except for the fact that Tony runs his own website.

[DarkBlaze]

As I said on other boards, whoever is going to PMC should just bring the topic up. Hoping Tony has the permission to do so, ask if him the title is indeed "Power Rangers Samurai." If not Tony, maybe Bandai can reveal something.

[Simango]

Hmmm. Not my first choice. Currently almost half done with the footage. I expect it'll be a more faithful adaption and with 40 there will be a likelyhood that most plots will be used. This would be the closest true adaption we've had in years. That's the advantage having Saban reclaim Power Rangers.

[SirGreen]

Thanks guys! Im suprised i never been their lol

[Samurai Pink]

Just Samurai? What's the matter they wanted to stick with whole one name theme? Although I would've prefer Samurai Strike. Is that the actual theme name? We still don't even know the theme song.

[JuzoFuwa]

Hmmm. Not my first choice. Currently almost half done with the footage. I expect it'll be a more faithful adaption and with 40 there will be a likelyhood that most plots will be used. This would be the closest true adaption we've had in years. That's the advantage having Saban reclaim Power Rangers.

I hope not. I'd much prefer something done differently. If I wanted to watch a true adaption, I'd watch the Sentai (which I have). I prefer when PR is different to the Sentai.

[DarkBlaze]

Just Samurai? What's the matter they wanted to stick with whole one name theme? Although I would've prefer Samurai Strike. Is that the actual theme name? We still don't even know the theme song.If this is the official title, then yes...just Samurai. Just like Zeo and Turbo.

Unless someone finds a leaked or demo version of the theme, I doubt we'll know what it is for awhile.

[Samurai Pink]

That is true. With Zeo and Turbo that is. Perhaps we'll know later on in this year.

[Digifiend]

In any case, somebody renamed the thread. If it turns out not to be called that now, I'm going to owe everyone a huge apology (I put it on IMDB, therefore, it would be my fault).

[SapphireBuster]

In any case, somebody renamed the thread. If it turns out not to be called that now, I'm going to owe everyone a huge apology (I put it on IMDB, therefore, it would be my fault).

Well then, if it's true, then we'll thank you with an internet cookie. If it's not, then... we'll know whoto blame. Don't worry about it. ;D

[mmpr grove]

If it's not the offical name, I'll buy you a tardis to go back and change it. Unfortunately time vortex not included.

[Simango]

Thoes names change usually by mid winter or so

[NCBradin]

Thoes names change usually by mid winter or so

Very true, indeed. We shall see.

[Samurai Pink]

Well at least we know it's not the official name. I can't wait to hear what the theme music and song for it.

[Vickram101]

So how's this for a Logo?:

http://www.rangercrew.com/forum/showthread.php?13485-Vickram101-Art-Thread&p=670582&viewfull=1#post670582

[ForeverBlue]

Thoes names change usually by mid winter or so

Yeah...sometimes the title for a new season gets changed a few weeks before the season starts. Same goes with character names too but the ones for Samurai are what we are getting anyways but we never know lol

[Rheannan]

Just got to Gold Ranger's first entry point. I hope they make our Gold Ranger less of a moron. I like his outfit. Can't say I'm too fond of that Squid however.

Genta never came across like that, to me.


I'm just wondreing how Gold Ranger's Zords are going to fit into all of this. We're sposed to get 11 of them. I hope it's not going to be a massive mess like we had with RPM but it might happen again.

They do tend to go a bit overboard with those...


I have a feeling they'll be keeping the shodophones:

Hector David Jr. Learning how to do colligraphy today! So fun! lol At least lunch was good!

Calligraphy, good fun! :)


I think "Power Rangers Samurai" is indeed the title of the new series:

http://tonyoliverentertainment.com/WriterCredits.html

'Power Rangers Samurai' would be a good season title, but they might end up adding another word to that. After all, they could always have another samurai team later on in another season.

[Digifiend]

Huh. The only out and out repeat themes so far are ninjas (Alien Rangers, Ninja Storm) and dinosaurs (Mighty Morphin, Dino Thunder). At a stretch, cars as well (Turbo, RPM). None of the names are anything like each other. The only names with any similarity are MMPR and MMAR, and the three Forces, and those aren't linked to their themes.

[Rheannan]

But 'samurai' is such a cool word to put in a season's title, I figured they might want to use it again. :D

[rangerfan998]

What's wrong with keeping it simple? Power Rangers Samurai sounds good to me.

[ForeverGreen]

Well like Digi said it's rare we have the same theme twice so we really wouldn't need to worry about a samurai season in the near future so it'd be fine...I like this alleged title lol

[Blueranger]

So how's this for a Logo?:

http://www.rangercrew.com/forum/showthread.php?13485-Vickram101-Art-Thread&p=670582&viewfull=1#post670582

That's pretty good. I think the sword at the bottom is perfect but it doesn't seem very Sabanish.

[-sdp]

Its obviously just a tentative title, the new season is not called PRSamurai..

[ForeverGreen]

Its obviously just a tentative title, the new season is not called PRSamurai..

Oh thank you Tony Oliver/Haim Saban oh wait you're neither lol....Even if it is Tentative the title can stick Wasn't RPM tentative?

[GokaiPink]

Holly crap this makes me beyond giddy. Wait, what channel is Nicktoons on?

[Momo]

Those that couldn't got to PM2... You can always check it out on live stream... They will have a feed at noon..

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/cstoys%27s-pack-and-ship-show

[ForeverGreen]

Holly crap this makes me beyond giddy. Wait, what channel is Nicktoons on?

Nicktoons is it's own channel

Thanks for the link Momo

[rangerfan998]

Its obviously just a tentative title, the new season is not called PRSamurai..

And you got this info where?

[Samurai Pink]

Well I thought it was going to be Samurai too, but I guess it might or might not be. They're not quite sure yet. It's just a working title. BTW Rider Siren, Nicktoons is it's own channel but you would have to buy it. Nick on the other hand is both a satillite and cable channel, it's included and you don't have to pay for it. So if you do have Nicktoons then that's great. Well I won't be able to see the reruns on there, seeing is how my dad got rid of the Nicktoons channel. :( But I am happy that I'll get to see the new season. EEE! :)

[-sdp]

Do you guys remember Power Rangers Drive Force and Power Rangers Relic Hunters? Things are given tentative titles all the time, Voltron Panthera Force was announced for Nicktoons a while ago and it now changed its name to Voltron Force. Its nothing new, projects always have tentative names while they come up with something. Power Rangers Samurai sounds stupid and generic it'll definitely have a different name and no even if you ask Tony Oliver at Morphicon he won't actually reveal the new title even if he knows it theres a thing called NDAs and the logo/name will be revealed when Saban wants to likely early 2011.

[Samurai Pink]

That's exactly what I saying. They're still in the works for it. But it will be up and ready by next year if not before then.

[Zeo Ranger VII]

Who coined Power Rangers Samurai anyway?

[ForeverGreen]

That would be the general fanbase...we/they came up with that and Samurai Strike when coming up with names after Disney wasn't gonna continue but TECHNICALLY Digi put it on imdb.

[Vickram101]

Just look at this and tell me how you feel seeing the PRS title as a logo : http://www.rangercrew.com/forum/showthread.php?13485-Vickram101-Art-Thread&p=670582&viewfull=1#post670582

[DigiRanger]

You didn't go far enough on the name. It was Digifiend (please do not confuse the two of us or anyone else with the Digi- prefix).

[HenshinRebel]

Punk just posted this on HJU. The source he got this news from was heavily involved with breaking some of the Kamen Rider Dragon Knight news. "I've just been informed by an old source. Power Rangers Samurai is expected to be the title unless a quick change happens which seems unlikely."

[ForeverGreen]

You didn't go far enough on the name. It was Digifiend (please do not confuse the two of us or anyone else with the Digi- prefix).

lol it's like a situation where kids have the same name....I Call you DigiRanger and him Digi lol

[Zeo Ranger VII]

That would be the general fanbase...we/they came up with that and Samurai Strike when coming up with names after Disney wasn't gonna continue but TECHNICALLY Digi put it on imdb.

So I guess it's plausible this isn't the actual name, then? I mean, if the producers didn't come up with it...

[Momo]

sorry about no live feed guys... mr.yellow said 12 pm and we got nothing..

[ForeverGreen]

So I guess it's plausible this isn't the actual name, then? I mean, if the producers didn't come up with it...

Well it's about as plausible as it being the name as it isn't....At this point other then Tony's site we have nothing other then the theme of the season to support any type of title

[Zeo Ranger VII]

Well it's about as plausible as it being the name as it isn't....At this point other then Tony's site we have nothing other then the theme of the season to support any type of title

And if it is, that means the producers listened to the fanbase. Sweet!