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how many power ranger franchises are there

by Irma Parker Published 1 year ago Updated 1 year ago
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As of 2022, Power Rangers consists of 29 television seasons of 21 different themed series and three theatrical films released in 1995, 1997, and 2017. In 2010, Haim Saban, creator of the series, regained ownership of the franchise.
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Power Rangers
Original workMighty Morphin Power Rangers (1993–1996)
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Are there 6 Power Rangers?

There have been 22 official Sixth Rangers, with the Aquitar, Turbo, Lost Galaxy, and Jungle Fury Ranger teams lacking official Sixth Rangers. RPM, Megaforce/Super Megaforce and Beast Morphers have two Sixth Rangers. Mighty Morphin however, has two Sixth Rangers who happened to be the same person.

Which Power Ranger is in jail?

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Who is the baddest Power Ranger?

Jason David Frank as Tommy Oliver is not only the strongest Ranger, but the by far the most iconic and recognizable character spanning across multiple series of the show. He appeared in 193 episodes throughout Mighty Morphin, Zeo, Turbo before being reintroduced as Dr. Tommy Oliver in Dino Thunder.

What original Power Ranger died?

Thuy Trang (December 14, 1973 – September 3, 2001) was a Vietnamese actress. She was known for her role as Trini Kwan, the first Yellow Ranger on the original cast of the television series Mighty Morphin Power Rangers.

Did the Green Ranger go to jail?

Ex-'Power Ranger' sentenced to 6 years for sword-stabbing death. LOS ANGELES (AP) — A former actor who played one of television's Power Rangers was sentenced Thursday to six years in prison for stabbing his roommate to death with a sword two years ago.

Which 90s Power Ranger died?

Thuy Trang was beloved by millions after Mighty Morphin Power Rangers premiered in 1993, but the actress' life ended in tragedy when she died after a car accident in 2001.

Is Pua Magasiva dead?

Deceased (1980–2019)Pua Magasiva / Living or Deceased

Why did the red yellow and black Rangers leave?

Red Ranger Jason, played by Austin St. John; Black Ranger Zack, played by Walter Emmanuel Jones, and Yellow Ranger Trini, aka Thuy Thang, all walked over a pay dispute. Despite the show's massive success, the actors were only earning $600 an episode.

What shows did Haim Saban repurchase?

Haim Saban also repurchased 5 other ex-Saban shows from Disney which were related to Power Rangers ( VR Troopers, Big Bad Beetleborgs, Masked Rider, Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation and Mystic Knights of Tir Na Nog) on the same day.

How many Power Rangers were there in Disney?

Before the Disney Era, the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers made appearances in the Disney Hollywood Studios park during the first seasons of the television series, but then vanished. During the Disney Era, since 2002 to 2010, five Rangers (every from one season) were presented in the same park in different time slots (see image).

What company owns Power Rangers?

This buyout also saw Saban Entertainment, the company who co-owned Fox Family Worldwide and the owners of the Power Rangers franchise becoming BVS Entertainment. The show continued to air on Fox until the company replaced its Fox Kids package with "FoxBox" in the United States. From September 2002, all Power Rangers shows aired on various Disney-owned networks ( ABC Kids, Toon Disney and Jetix channels worldwide). ABC Family, aired Power Rangers until it did away with its Jetix time slot after August 31, 2006. On February 12, 2009, Toon Disney ended in the wake of Disney XD, ending cable airings of Power Rangers in certain areas of the United States. Several ABC affiliate broadcasting groups declined to air most of the Power Rangers series since 2006 due to the lack of FCC-compliant.

Why are the Super Sentai adaptations changed?

Due to the very Japanese nature of many of Super Sentai's stories and cultural differences of moral standards, the American adaptations are generally changed to fit its Western audience. The series that began the franchise, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (an American adaptation of the 1992 Japanese Super Sentai series, Kyōryū Sentai Zyuranger ), ...

How many seasons of Power Rangers were there?

It lasted for three seasons (from 1993 to 1996 ). Power Rangers was produced by Saban Entertainment and Renaissance-Atlantic Films from 1993 until the end of 2002 and was broadcast on the Fox Kids Network.

What is Power Rangers?

Power Rangers is a long-running American Entertainment and merchandising franchise built around a live-action television series featuring teams of costumed heroes. The television series takes much of its footage from the long-running Japanese tokusatsu series Super Sentai, produced by Toei Co. Ltd. Originally created by Saban Entertainment, ...

When did Disney cancel Power Rangers?

After RPM, Disney successfully cancelled the show in 2009. On May 12, 2010, Haim Saban announced that through his company Saban Capital Group, had repurchased the Power Rangers franchise, including all the seasons of the series (including the ones that Disney produced).

Are All Power Rangers Seasons Connected?

The Power Rangers seasons are connected in so many ways. Every season takes place in a dimension related to another in the Power Rangers Multiverse. In some series, the season released after another season is a continuation. Most of the Power Rangers series can be related or linked to other seasons.

What is Power Rangers in Space based on?

Power Rangers in Space is a television series based on the 21st Super Sentai series, Denji Sentai Megaranger, and the sixth season of the Power Rangers franchise.

What is Mighty Morphin Alien Rangers?

Mighty Morphin Alien Rangers is a miniseries set immediately after Mighty Morphin Power Rangers season three. In the same way as the third season of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, this miniseries also used footage and costumes from the 18th Super Sentai series, Ninja Sentai Kakuranger.

What is Ninja Storm based on?

Ninja Storm is the eleventh season of the Power Rangers franchise, based on Ninpuu Sentai Hurricaneger, the 26th Super Sentai series.

How many episodes of Power Rangers Time Force?

Power Rangers Time Force was an American television series and the ninth season of the Power Rangers franchise, based on the 24th Super Sentai series Mirai Sentai Timeranger, which aired for 40 half-hour episodes from February to November 2001.

When did Mighty Morphin Power Rangers come out?

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers is an American superhero television series that premiered on Fox Kids on August 28, 1993. It is the first entry in the franchise and became a pop culture phenomenon in the 1990s along with a plethora of merchandise.

When did Power Rangers Mystic Force season 14 come out?

The fourteenth season of Power Rangers Mystic Force is based on the 29th Super Sentai tokusatsu series. It premiered on February 20, 2006 on Toon Disney as part of the Jetix block.

What is Denshi Sentai Denziman about?

43 Denshi Sentai Denziman (1980-1981) In Denshi Sentai Denziman, the rangers learn they are descended from Denzi, an alien race that became stranded on earth after losing to the Vader Clan. Denziman did extremely well in ratings, coming second only to Gorenger in the Super Sentai canon.

How many episodes are there in Himitsu Sentai Gorenger?

Himitsu Sentai Gorenger was the first Super Sentai tokusatsu series ever to air. Gorenger remains the longest, too, clocking in at 84 episodes. At this time, Super Sentai was not yet an established brand, but the series was embraced by the franchise decades later in 1995.

How many episodes are there in Dengeki Sentai Changeman?

The second-longest Super Sentai series, Dengeki Sentai Changeman reached 55 episodes and showcased rangers inspired by mythical animals from European folklore. One of these, Change Mermaid, was the first female ranger to wear white.

What was the last show to use neck scarves?

Dai Sentai Goggle V marked the end of a Super Sentai era -- it was the last show to incorporate neck scarves into the costumes.

How many members are in the Super Sentai team?

While almost every Super Sentai team begins with either three or five members, J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai featured only four, with a fifth member appearing later in the series. The title's initials referred to the character nicknames: Jack, Ace, King, and Queen, taken from playing cards.

Why was Choujin Sentai Jetman considered too dark to adapt?

The series was considered too dark to adapt, in part because one of the core rangers died.

What is Super Sentai?

Super Sentai is the original Japanese version of Power Rangers. How many different series & concepts have been done over the years?

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Background

The Disney Era

  • The Walt Disney Company purchased the franchise as part of the buyout of Fox Family Worldwide, which took place in 2001. This buyout also saw Saban Entertainment, the company who co-owned Fox Family Worldwide and the owners of the Power Rangers franchise becoming BVS Entertainment. The show continued to air on Fox until the company replaced its Fox Kids packag…
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Franchise Sale

  • After RPM, Disney successfully cancelled the show in 2009. On May 12, 2010, Haim Saban announced that through his company Saban Capital Group, had repurchased the Power Rangers franchise, including all the seasons of the series (including the ones that Disney produced). Haim Saban also repurchased 5 other ex-Saban shows from Disney which were related to Power Rang…
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Generations Made by Disney

  1. Power Rangers Wild Force (only post-production, produced by Saban Entertainment) (adaptation of Hyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger)
  2. Power Rangers Ninja Storm (adaptation of Ninpu Sentai Hurricaneger)
  3. Power Rangers Dino Thunder (adaptation of Bakuryuu Sentai Abaranger)
  4. Power Rangers S.P.D. (adaptation of Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger)
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Video Games

  • Some video games were released during the Disney Era, most of them licensed by THQ. These are: 1. Power Rangers Wild Force (published by THQ, developed by Natsumefor the Game Boy Advance) 2. Power Rangers Ninja Storm(published by THQ, developed by Natsume for the Game Boy Advance and by Artech Studios for PC) 3. Power Rangers Dino Thunder (published by THQ, …
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Theme Parks

  • Before the Disney Era, the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers made appearances in the Disney Hollywood Studiospark during the first seasons of the television series, but then vanished. During the Disney Era, since 2005 to 2010, five Rangers (every from one season) were presented in the same park in different time slots (see image). They came in a special themed car in a different h…
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Animated Series Plans

  • Disney originally had plans to create an animated version of the Power Rangers between 2007 and 2009. These plans were later cancelled for unknown reasons. Outside of a concept art (pictured right) and an unreleased animation demo, there's no information about this project. According to some sources, the series was planned to air on Disney XD. While unknown if it wa…
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Trivia

  1. During the first years of the show, Marvel Comics published a series of comic books based on the third season of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. This was during almost the same time Marvel published...
  2. Boom! Studios (which had for some time the license to publish some Disney comics) is the current publisher of the Power Rangerscomic books and graphic novels. In 2019, a minority s…
  1. During the first years of the show, Marvel Comics published a series of comic books based on the third season of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. This was during almost the same time Marvel published...
  2. Boom! Studios (which had for some time the license to publish some Disney comics) is the current publisher of the Power Rangerscomic books and graphic novels. In 2019, a minority stake holdings of...

External Links

  1. Power Rangers on Wikipedia
  2. For more on the Power Rangers franchise and the Japanese series it is based off of, visit RangerWiki.
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