An official synopsis for the upcoming Power Rangers film has been released by Lionsgate!
Saban’s Power Rangers 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 threats. 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 the Power Rangers before it is too late.
In addition, a majority of the production crew for this new film has been announced:
*Joining director Dean Israelite are writers John Gantins, (of Kong: Skull Island) Burk Sharpless & Matt Sazama (of Dracula Untold), Zack Stentz & Ashley Miller ( of X-Men: First Class), and Max Landis (of Chronicle.)
*The film will be produced by series creator Haim Saban along with Wyck Godfrey & Marty Bowen, veterans of The Maze Runner.
*Executive producers for the film are Allison Shearmur (from The Hunger Games) and Brent O’Connor (currently producing WarCraft.)
*Composer for the film is one Brian Tyler, who worked on Avengers: Age of Ultron
*Costume design will be handled by one Kelli Jones whose most recent success is Straight Outta Compton.
*Stunts are assigned to Paul Jennings, whose resume includes Game of Thrones and The Dark Knight.
*Visual effects will be handled by Weta Workshop best known to most audiences for their work during The Lord Of The Rings.
Definitely an impressive mix of talents for this new project!
Saban’s Power Rangers return to theaters on March 24, 2017. Be sure to join in our Ongoing Discussion Thread tp share your thoughts and fears about this new movie!