Saban Entertainment and Lionsgate will debut their big-screen update ofPower Rangerson March 24th. In anticipation of the release, I recently sat down with directorDean Israelitefor an extended video interview. The filmmaker talked about how he landed the job, designing the costumes and creatures, whose idea it was to castBryan Cranstonas Zordon, the impact of the test screenings on the finished product, how his first cut was over three hours, how many deleted scenes might be on the Blu-ray, why the Mastodon has 8 legs, how the post-credits scene came together, and much more.
For those unfamiliar withPower Rangers, the movie focuses on a group of disparate teenagers in the fictional town of Angel Grove who must work together to harness incredible powers in order to defend their town from alien threats. The film starsLudi Linas Black Ranger/Zack,Naomi Scottas Pink Ranger/Kimberly,RJ Cyleras Blue Ranger/Billy,Becky Gas Yellow Ranger/Trini,Dacre Montgomeryas Red Ranger/Jason,Elizabeth Banksas Rita Repulsa, andBill Haderas Alpha 5.
Check out what Dean Israelite had to say in the player above and below is a list of everything we talked about followed by thePower Rangersofficial synopsis.
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Here’s the official synopsis forPower Rangers:
SABAN’S POWER RANGERS follows five ordinary teens 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 they are the only ones who can save the planet. But to do so, they will have to overcome their real-life issues and before it’s too late, band together as the Power Rangers.
