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This video from Karen Ashley, better known to fans as “Aisha,” the second Mighty Morphin Yellow Ranger, confirms that she will not be participating in Super Megaforce filming due to insufficient actor pay & the inordinate travel expense related to New Zealand filming.

In addition, Matt Austin (Bridge from SPD) has commented on the same video with the unfortunate suggestion that NONE of the Disney-era cast has received invitations from Saban, meaning he & many others will also not be back.

Thanks to Starscream Gaga for the news!

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Go Go Power Rangers!

The critically acclaimed Legacy Morpher, a high-end diecast metal replica of the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Power Morpher, is back in stock on ToysRUs.com!

What are you waiting for?

Click here and order yours today!

(We will monitor and update when it is out of stock)

Thanks to raz for the heads up!

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You know it was only a matter of time.

Jason David Frank, who you know best as Tommy Oliver the Green Ranger and White Ranger in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, the Red Ranger in Power Rangers Zeo and Power Rangers Turbo, and finally the Black Ranger in Power Rangers Dino Thunder. Today, Jason David Frank, or JDF, posted the following video on his official Facebook page:

The video, entitled “What’s Next Tommy Oliver?”, showcases the Rangers that JDF has been. To top it off, JDF also posted the following regarding his upcoming appearance at Puerto Rico Comic Con 2013:

To all my Fans,
I’m sorry to inform you that I will not be able to attend Puerto Rico Comic Con 2013. Although I enjoyed my time in last year’s event and planned on meeting more of my fans this year, due to circumstances beyond my control, I will not be able to attend. It was a very difficult decision, however, I have decided to partake in a new filming project out of the country that interferes with the event. This is a very important project that I cannot miss.
I am saddened that I will miss the opportunity to meet all my fans because they are very important to me. I hate to cancel any event and disappoint them. I deeply apologize to all my fans that are planning to meet me at Puerto Rico Comic Con, but I am hoping that I will be able to return on a future date to meet with you all.
Again, I am sorry for any inconvenience.

Sincerely,

Jason David Frank

Call me crazy but I’m pretty sure this is JDF telling us he’s now involved in Power Rangers Super Megaforce!

(Maybe he can pick up Rhett Fisher on the way?)

What do you guys think? Happy that JDF is returning to Power Rangers? Or are you sick of the series continually going back to Tommy? Voice up your thoughts and opinions! DISCUSS!

CREDIT: TokuNation.com member uchihabro77!

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After some initial speculation, Bandai has confirmed the release details of the Kamen Rider OOO Driver re-release!

*The “Super Best OOO Driver” will come with the first nine Core Medals (to form GataKiriBa, LaToraTah and TaJaDor Combos) at a cost of 7500 Yen

*The accompanying “Super Best Core Medal Set” will come with the other nine Core Medals (for SaGoZho, ShaUta and PuToTyra Combos) for an additional 2500 Yen

Both will be released in August

Thanks to Kamen Blitz for the heads-up!!

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Toei’s famous astral heroes are teaming up to teach youngsters about space history!

A special event hosted by Saitama Youth Astronomical Museum features Fourze & Gavan telling the history of Voyager 1, the spacecraft launched beyond our solar system with recordings of our world to attract the possibility of alien life.

What effects this may have on Megatron’s plans for the future of Cybertron are yet to be determined. :)

SOURCE: JEFusion

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Excited for the American tokusatsu movie Pacific Rim? There’s been some interesting news lately, and we’re here to fill you in! Nothing like seeing some footage so check out the Japanese trailer:

According to NintendoLife, Yuke’s is both developing and publishing the Pacific Rim video game. No word on which consoles but considering the source is a Nintendo site, it could be for the 3DS and/or WiiU.

Thanks to I Am Rogue, we can have a look at the huge banner made for Pacific Rim!

Just a few more months until Pacific Rim hits theaters!

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This just in from Jetbolt at our sister site of TFW2005.com!

Rhett Fisher, better known as Ryan the Titanium Ranger in Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue, was invited for a cameo role in the upcoming Power Rangers Super Megaforce season. However, due to apparent budget constraints, Saban Brands rescinded their invitation, and Rhett Fisher will no longer be appearing in Super Megaforce.

We got this from his official tweet:

Guess who was invited to do a cameo on PR Megaforce and then un-invited the next week because of budget restrictions. #majorletdown#titanium

This is a devastating blow to a lot of Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue fans, as the Titanium Ranger was the first USA-exclusive Power Ranger, and many wondered if the suit would make an appearance in Super Megaforce. Since the actor was uninvited, it leads us to believe the suit no longer exists.

How does this strike you? Did you want Rhett Fisher to be part of Super Megaforce? Could you care less? What’s this say about Saban Brands and just how far, or how little, they’re interested in going for this upcoming anniversary season?

DISCUSS!

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Another rumor to take with a grain of salt but this comes from an individual with ties to the professional side of Erin Cahill and her career.

kalenabear from Rangerboard.com shared some information regarding the possibility of Erin Cahill, who played Jen the Pink Ranger from Power Rangers Time Force, and the possibility of her making an appearance in Power Rangers Super Megaforce:

I did not hear from the direct source yet (meeting up next week!), but another TF ranger will likely not be returning for the same reasons as Cardenas. She was only offered to be in one scene, so it wouldn’t have been worth the time & money. I think E is also filming a small indie film this month. But who knows, Faunt may pull her into it. Again, I’m just hearing this from management!

So there you have it. After a few days of promising possibilities of favorites returning, two days in a row of a confirmed rejection (Steve Cardenas) and now a rumored rejection (Erin Cahill).

What do you guys think? Can Jason Faunt talk Erin Cahill in to showing up for a scene? Do you even want Erin Cahill to appear? Are you heart-broken that she may not? Voice your thoughts!

SOURCE: kalenabear’s post on Rangerboard.com

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Sad news for those hoping to see the return of Rocky, who played the second Red Ranger in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and the Blue Ranger in Power Rangers Zeo.

On his personal Facebook, Steve Cardenas posted the following:

The offer was too low and there’s not a lot of character development. Just basically going to be in the background as an extra. I would’ve loved to do it but I could possibly take that amount of time away from my business for that little amount of money. I’m sorry but I believe that it’s them that’s letting the fans down because they want to get away with paying too little. I hope you understand.

The message was posted here.

What do you guys think? Is Steve Cardenas in the right for rejecting to appear for a cameo appearance? Or is he letting the fans down by wanting more money than Saban Brands was willing to offer? Let us know!

Thanks to raz for the heads up!

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It’s important to emphasize that this is FAN-MADE but it’s just too cool NOT to share with everyone. With all the rumors of past cast members returning, it’s never too early to start the hype machine and get pumped up! Check out the video below!

Special thanks to botmarley for showing us this video, and to YouTube user Riderdecade2020 for uploading (and creating?) it!