Abomb threatcausedLionsgateto evacuate its CinemaCon presentation in Las Vegas earlier today, during a screening ofNow You See Me 2. But not before they were able to show off their exciting new logo for the upcomingPower Rangersmovie reboot. With its signature lightening bolt in place, this title card only begins to hint at the excitement that awaits fans in early 2017.
Power Rangersis currently shooting in Vancouver. Back in early March, we got afirst look at the castout of theirPower Rangers costumes. Since that time, it has been fairly quiet on thePower Rangersfront. As of yet, no set video or photos have leaked, with a lot of the action taking place inside a studio, set against green screen.
This new update of thePower RangersTV show follows five ordinary high school kids who must become something extraordinary when they learn that their small town of Angel Grove, and the world, is on the verge of being obliterated by an alien threat. Chosen by destiny, our heroes quickly discover that they are the only ones who can save the planet. But to do so they will have to overcome their real-life issues and band together as thePower Rangersbefore it is too late.
Starring relative newcomers and a few familiar faces, the main cast ofPower RangersincludesDacre Montgomeryas Jason the Red Ranger,RJ Cyleras Billy the Blue Ranger,Naomi Scottas Kimberly the Pink Ranger,Becky Gas Trini the Yellow Ranger and as Zack theBlack Ranger.Elizabeth Banksbrings her star power as the vileRita Repulsa, the main villain who is after the new Rangers. At this time, no other cast members have been confirmed.
Directed byDean Israelite,Power Rangersis written byJohn Gatins,Burk SharplessandMatt Sazama,Zack StentzandAshley Miller, andMax Landis. Producers arePower RangerscreatorHaim Saban,Brian Casentini,Wyck Godfrey, andMarty Bowen. The all-newPower Rangerswill be unleashed in time for Spring Break 2017, with their new release date bumped from January. At this time, no further story details have been made available.
