Power Rangers - the appreciation and discussion thread

[Allio]

Originally Posted by MikeandRaph87

This brought to my mind, when Austin St. John was asked to return to the series for like 16 episodes and a film. Why after he tried to get all six of them together to get better wages and why would Austin want to after being told 'No' and shown the door with the two that did not back way from his side. I have always been curious from both sides.

Also, why not be the Black Zeo Ranger? The gold trim was not much more than the Green Mighty Morphin had and it really was the Black Dairanger in the Sentai.

Probably decided to be gold for the kids to associate with the giant gold Pyramid megazord.

[Storm Eagle]

Originally Posted by MikeandRaph87

This brought to my mind, when Austin St. John was asked to return to the series for like 16 episodes and a film. Why after he tried to get all six of them together to get better wages and why would Austin want to after being told 'No' and shown the door with the two that did not back way from his side. I have always been curious from both sides.

His mother was sick and he was trying to take care of her. So he needed the money. He said somewhere that he was still in good with Shuki Levy.

Also, today is the 25th anniversary of the Turbo movie.

[ZariusTwo]

Originally Posted by Storm Eagle

Also, today is the 25th anniversary of the Turbo movie.

I've rewatched it a few times and I really don't know why it gets any hate at all, it's a really fun movie, Jason and Kimberly being sacrificed and turned evil is pretty well done and it gives Jason and Tommy some emotional closure over their rivalry.

It's still my favourite PR movie.

[LeotheLateBloomer]

I should watch the Turbo movie again. I remember enjoying the 1995 film but the 90s CG, especially for the Zords, stick out like a sore thumb.

[MikeandRaph87]

Originally Posted by Storm Eagle

His mother was sick and he was trying to take care of her. So he needed the money. He said somewhere that he was still in good with Shuki Levy.

Also, today is the 25th anniversary of the Turbo movie.

I know that at one point it was said he organized all six of them. It was never said beyond it was like two friend groups why JDF,Amy, and David backed away. It is new information that he needed money for his mother's medical bills. Watching a video of his on YouTube it seemed his beef was with Hiam Saban not Suki Levy so that would make sense.

[sdp]

I watched the turbo movie in my late teens when I got back into Power Rangers, I was loving everything the franchise had been doing since I stopped watching and I didn't care about a kid ranger but even if I've watched the movie a few times I've hated it. It just feels like a bad episode stretched out.

You'd think Jason and Kimberly returning as evil doers would be exciting butsomehow they make it not so. I didn't need some epic explanation for the end of the Zeo powers, I was used to power transfers, I just needed ANY explanation. I didn't mind new villains if the new villains felt like an actual threat, an actual reason for anything happening. I was so disappointed, I actually love the original mighty morphin power rangers movie and the mighty morhpin power rangers reboot movie.

I wish I loved it, I try to find the good things in Power Rangers, I like even Operation Overdrive, but Turbo Movie and Megaforce man, I can't find redeeming values in those despite having so much potential.

[Storm Eagle]

Originally Posted by ZariusTwo

I've rewatched it a few times and I really don't know why it gets any hate at all, it's a really fun movie, Jason and Kimberly being sacrificed and turned evil is pretty well done and it gives Jason and Tommy some emotional closure over their rivalry.

It's still my favourite PR movie.

I liked that I actually knew it fit in with the show. I came to appreciate the first movie more once I figured out it's actually meant to be in a universe apart from the show. It was cool seeing Kimberly and Jason in the movie, but I wasn't impressed by them being turned evil.

I remember how I saw Ernie near the end of the movie, but he's only shown for a couple of seconds. I saw the PRT premiere before I saw the movie, but I never put much thought into how he didn't appear in the PRT opening credits and that he wasn't even listed in the end credits. I still expected to see him again. I guess I should have known better since Lt. Stone was in the opening credits at the juice bar, and wearing the kind of Hawaiian shirt that Ernie would wear.

Originally Posted by LeotheLateBloomer

I should watch the Turbo movie again. I remember enjoying the 1995 film but the 90s CG, especially for the Zords, stick out like a sore thumb.

I thought the Ninjazords looked better than the Ninja Megazord.

The first movie is nice to watch, but I was never wowed by it. I actually thought most things on the show looked better than in the movie. The movie suits looked like badly molded action figures, and Lord Zedd looked like he was drawn by a five year-old. The Command Center interior looked kind of cool though.

Originally Posted by MikeandRaph87

I know that at one point it was said he organized all six of them. It was never said beyond it was like two friend groups why JDF,Amy, and David backed away. It is new information that he needed money for his mother's medical bills. Watching a video of his on YouTube it seemed his beef was with Hiam Saban not Suki Levy so that would make sense.

I believe it was something about Jason David Frank, David Yost, and Amy Jo Johnson not wanting to rock the boat too much. The other three were just so gung ho about demanding more money. According to an interview with Walter Jones, he said that they got help from lawyers, and that's when they learned that they weren't obligated to go back to the show at some point.

[ranger_scout]

Johnny Young Bosch's brother passed away the other day.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cb3YIrJLE33/

https://www.instagram.com/p/CcEKFM2PNkB/

I hope he will get through this difficult time.

[blindturtle02]

Originally Posted by ZariusTwo

I've rewatched it a few times and I really don't know why it gets any hate at all, it's a really fun movie, Jason and Kimberly being sacrificed and turned evil is pretty well done and it gives Jason and Tommy some emotional closure over their rivalry.

It's still my favourite PR movie.

I actually liked a lot of the story arcs in Turbo. The Havoc arc, evil zord episodes, and Chase Into Space finale will always be some of my favorites. I almost forgot about Passing The Torch.

[ZariusTwo]

Originally Posted by blindturtle02

I actually liked a lot of the story arcs in Turbo. The Havoc arc, evil zord episodes, and Chase Into Space finale will always be some of my favorites. I almost forgot about Passing The Torch.

Yeah, whenever you see people talk about how underrated Turbo could often be, they're always talking about the post-handover era

[ZariusTwo]

David Yost rumoured to be making an appearance in the 30th anniversary season

https://www.theilluminerdi.com/2022/...30-david-yost/

[MikeandRaph87]

Originally Posted by ZariusTwo

David Yost rumoured to be making an appearance in the 30th anniversary season

https://www.theilluminerdi.com/2022/...30-david-yost/

Oh,wow! Considering his ordeal after his loyalty I am surprised, but I guess the key part is Saban Entertainment is not involved. Maybe a reference to him upgrading the Zeo engergies into Turbo? Maybe we can see some movement on Quantum Continum!


Somewhat related inqury,does anyone have Thuy Trang's autograph?

[Stephen]

Originally Posted by MikeandRaph87

I know that at one point it was said he organized all six of them.

Austin recently talked about it on Power Rangers Playback. (around 21 minutes into the video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcyG831pAvM

He said that all six of them were threatening to quit, to try and get better pay - not just for themselves, but for everyone that worked on the show, but Jason Frank "stabbed them in the back" and convinced Amy and David not to quit either.

[superstaff]

Originally Posted by Stephen

Austin recently talked about it on Power Rangers Playback. (around 21 minutes into the video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcyG831pAvM

He said that all six of them were threatening to quit, to try and get better pay - not just for themselves, but for everyone that worked on the show, but Jason Frank "stabbed them in the back" and convinced Amy and David not to quit either.

Tbh (and I'm not sure how you guys will react to this opinion), I understand both sides. Austin probably felt really betrayed, and the strategy of "either we all get a bigger paycheck or we all walk" might've worked (or...not, and they would have all been replaced, like what happens eventually), and he was counting on his fellow actors/friends to stand by him.

But Jason, Amy, and David were all young, naive, and needed the money and recognition, so they deflected and 'bent the knee'. I can't really attest to their personal situations since I have no idea of anything about these people aside from stuff I've seen online. Yost said he was miserable because of people bullying him on-set, though I think maybe a part of him enjoyed the role and his co-stars so he wanted the show to run longer (and probably preferred the steady paycheck to the uncertainty of being fired).

[ZariusTwo]

Johnathan Entwhistle has removed Power Rangers from his project lists on both twitter and instagram. Is he done with the franchise?

[superstaff]

Originally Posted by ZariusTwo

Johnathan Entwhistle has removed Power Rangers from his project lists on both twitter and instagram. Is he done with the franchise?

I think they should just forget doing any movies (especially if it's just another MMPR remake), and just focus on the shows. I feel like the recent seasons, while not bad, have been pretty bland in terms of writing and characters.

[Allio]

[Storm Eagle]

Originally Posted by superstaff

I think they should just forget doing any movies (especially if it's just another MMPR remake), and just focus on the shows.

That's basically what I say. As big a fan of the franchise as I am, I just don't think it has a place on the big screen anymore. The last movie didn't do all that well, and I don't care what it was up against.

[Autbot_Benz]

Austin St John is in trouble

TokuChris
@TokuChris
Austin St John indicted on Wire Fraud by the Federal Government for participating in a scheme to defraud the US Government's COVID-19 relief system (Paycheck Protection Program).

Alleged he falsified info to pocket relief money.

https://www.justice.gov/usao-edtx/pr...-related-fraud

[Allio]

Drake bell and now Jason.

Perhaps that Chris-Chan was right about the convergence.