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Photo Credit: Hasbro/eOne

NEW YORK, NY (January 17, 2023) – It’s Morphin Time! Hasbro’s entertainment studio, eOne, announces the upcoming celebration of the 30th Anniversary of Power Rangers, with Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always and Power Rangers: Cosmic FuryMighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always, a scripted stand-alone anniversary special, will premiere exclusively on Netflix globally on April 19, featuring some of the franchise’s most beloved Rangers, including David Yost and Walter E. Jones from the series’ original cast, who are returning for the first time. Power Rangers: Cosmic Fury will continue the story of Power Rangers: Dino Fury, premiering exclusively on Netflix globally in Fall 2023.

Photo Credit: Hasbro/eOne – David Yost as Blue Ranger Billy Cranston in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always.
Photo Credit: Hasbro/eOne – David Yost as Blue Ranger Billy Cranston and Walter E. Jones as Black Ranger Zack Taylor in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always

 

 

 

 

In Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always, thirty years after the wise and powerful Zordon formed the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, the team comes face to face with a familiar threat from the past. In the midst of a global crisis, they are called on once again to be the heroes the world needs. Inspired by the legendary mantra from the franchise “Once a Ranger, Always a Ranger,” Once & Always reminds everyone when you become a Ranger, you are always a part of the Ranger family and always welcome.

Photo Credit: Hasbro/eOne – Steve Cardenas (Red Ranger / Rocky DeSantos), Walter E. Jones (Black Ranger Zack Taylor), David Yost (Blue Ranger/Billy Cranston) and Catherine Sutherland (Pink Ranger / Kat Hillard) in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always

To celebrate 30 years of Power Rangers, original, returning and new cast members will join together in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always.

  • David Yost as Blue Ranger / Billy Cranston (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, 1993-1996)
  • Walter E. Jones as Black Ranger / Zack Taylor (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, 1993-1994)
  • Steve Cardenas as Red Ranger / Rocky DeSantos (Mighty Morphin Powers Rangers 1994-1996; Power Rangers Zeo 1996; Power Rangers Turbo 1997)
  • Catherine Sutherland as Pink Ranger / Kat Hillard (Mighty Morphin Powers Rangers 1995-1996; Power Rangers Zeo 1996; Power Rangers Turbo 1997)
  • Karan Ashley as Yellow Ranger / Aisha Campbell (Mighty Morphin Powers Rangers 1994-1995)
  • Johnny Yong Bosch as Black Ranger / Adam Park (Mighty Morphin Powers Rangers 1994-1996, Power Rangers Zeo 1996; Power Rangers Turbo 1997, Power Rangers in Space 1998)
  • Barbara Goodson as the voice of Rita Repulsa (Mighty Morphin Powers Rangers 1993-1996, Power Rangers Zeo 1996; Power Rangers Turbo 1997, Power Rangers in Space 1998)
  • Richard Horvitz as the voice of Alpha (Mighty Morphin Powers Rangers 1993-1996, Power Rangers Zeo 1996; Power Rangers Turbo 1997, Power Rangers Wild Force 2002)
  • Charlie Kersh as Minh, daughter of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Yellow Ranger Trini Kwan
Photo Credit: Hasbro/eOne – Walter E. Jones (Black Ranger Zack Taylor) in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always

“It was great to work with Walter Jones again. We went through the audition process together and launched the Power Rangers franchise 30 years ago. I am so grateful to the fans of Power Rangers for their undying commitment to the original cast.”  – David Yost

Photo Credit: Hasbro/eOne – David Yost (Blue Ranger/ Billy Cranston), Walter E. Jones (Black Ranger /Zack Taylor) and Charlie Kersh (Minh, daughter of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Yellow Ranger Trini Kwan) in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always.

“It was such a surreal experience to be on the set of Power Rangers again after 28 years!! I was so at home. Can’t wait for the fans to see what they have waited so long for. The ZackMan is back and ready to rock!!  Working with David Yost as a Ranger again was amazing! Our Ranger family runs deep!!” – Walter Jones

Photo Credit: Hasbro/eOne – Steve Cardenas (Red Ranger / Rocky DeSantos), David Yost (Blue Ranger/Billy Cranston) and Catherine Sutherland (Pink Ranger / Kat Hillard) Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always

 

 

 

 

 

 


Power Rangers: Cosmic Fury 
is the first time since the TV series launched in 1993 that the entire Ranger team will return for a third season. Power Rangers: Cosmic Fury continues the adventures of Power Rangers: Dino Fury, with the team embarking on a journey through outer space as they unlock new Cosmic powers and defend the universe against the returning infamous villain Lord Zedd.

Photo Credit: Hasbro/eOne – A render of the Red Ranger’s new suit. Ranger costumes in the new Power Rangers: Cosmic Fury series are designed by Sarah Voon and all new morphers and weapon are designed by Tracey Collins.
Photo Credit: Hasbro/eOne – A render of Zayto’s new suit as the Zenith’s Ranger (Russell Curry). Ranger costumes in the new Power Rangers: Cosmic Fury series are designed by Sarah Voon and all new morphers and weapon are designed by Tracey Collins.
Photo Credit: Hasbro/eOne – A render of the Black Ranger’s (Chance Perez) new suit. Ranger costumes in the new Power Rangers: Cosmic Fury series are designed by Sarah Voon and all new morphers and weapon are designed by Tracey Collins.
Photo Credit: Hasbro/eOne

In the history-making season, Amelia the Dino Fury Pink Ranger will trade her suit for the Cosmic Fury Red Ranger suit, evolving into the first full-time female Red Ranger in the series. In a first for the Hasbro / eOne production, Power Rangers: Cosmic Fury will feature newly designed costumes for all the core cast Ranger team, with costumes designed by Sarah Voon and all new morphers and weapons designed by Tracey Collins. Look out for exciting previews of the epic season, with Hasbro celebrating the 30th Anniversary all year long.

Simon Bennett returns as Executive Producer on both productions, with Co-Producers and Head Writers Becca Barnes and Alwyn Dale.

Hasbro, eOne and Power Rangers are honored to dedicate Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always to late Mighty Morphin cast members Thuy Trang and Jason David Frank.

For Power Rangers brand updates throughout this milestone year, follow @powerrangers on InstagramTwitter and Facebook and @powerrangersofficial on YouTube.

Photo Credit: Hasbro/eOne

About POWER RANGERS

Power Rangers is celebrating 30 continuous years on the air, making it one of the longest-running kids’ live-action series in television history, with more than 900 episodes aired to date. Created by Haim Saban and launched in 1993 with Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, the series celebrates its 30th year with Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always, an anniversary special coming exclusively to Netflix on April 19, 2023. The 30th overall season of Power Rangers, “Power Rangers: Cosmic Fury,” premieres Fall 2023 exclusively on Netflix in the U.S.

About eOne

Entertainment One Ltd. (eOne) is a talent-driven independent studio that specializes in the development, acquisition, production, financing, distribution and sales of entertainment content. As part of global play and entertainment company Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS), eOne’s expertise spans across film and television production and sales; production, distribution and brand management of kids and family properties; digital content; and immersive and live entertainment. Through its extensive reach and scale, and a deep commitment to high-quality entertainment, eOne unlocks the power and value of creativity.

eOne brings to market both original and existing content, sourcing IP from Hasbro’s portfolio of 1500+ brands, and through a diversified network of creative partners and eOne companies.

About Hasbro

Hasbro is a global branded entertainment leader whose mission is to entertain and connect generations of fans through the wonder of storytelling and exhilaration of play. Hasbro delivers engaging brand experiences for global audiences through gaming, consumer products and entertainment, with a portfolio of iconic brands including MAGIC: THE GATHERING, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, Hasbro Gaming, NERF, TRANSFORMERS, PLAY-DOH and PEPPA PIG, as well as premier partner brands.

Hasbro is guided by our Purpose to create joy and community for all people around the world, one game, one toy, one story at a time. For more than a decade, Hasbro has been consistently recognized for its corporate citizenship, including being named one of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens by 3BL Media, one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute and one of the 50 Most Community-Minded Companies in the U.S. by the Civic 50. For more information, visit corporate.hasbro.com.

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POWER RANGERS JANUARY 17, 2023, 30th PRODUCT REVEALS

POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION MIGHTY MORPHIN TENGA WARRIORS PACK

(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $47.99/Available: June 2023) 

IT’S MORPHIN TIME! From Dino Fury back to the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, the Power Rangers have brought teamwork, action, and adventure to generations of fans. The legacy continues with figures, vehicles, collectibles, and roleplay toys from Hasbro, celebrating Ranger teams from nearly 30 years. Imagine all the action of Power Rangers with toys from Hasbro! Inspired by the MIGHTY MORPHIN series, the Tenga Warriors are the fearsome bird-like minions of Lord Zedd and Rita Repulsa. The MIGHTY MORPHIN TENGA WARRIORS PACK have premium painted details and design inspired by the Mighty Morphin series, and includes multiple character-inspired accessories, including swappable fist hands, blast effect pieces, and additional wing accessories for both. Look for more LIGHTNING COLLECTION figures and collectibles. Additional products each sold separately. Available for pre-order January 17 at 1PM ET on Hasbro Pulse and BigBadToyStore.

POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION DINO FURY BLUE RANGER 6-INCH ACTION FIGURE

(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $24.99/Available: June 2023) 

IT’S MORPHIN TIME! From Dino Fury back to the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, the Power Rangers have brought teamwork, action, and adventure to generations of fans. The legacy continues with figures, vehicles, collectibles, and roleplay toys from Hasbro, celebrating Ranger teams from nearly 30 years. Imagine all the action of Power Rangers with toys from Hasbro! Inspired by the POWER RANGERS DINO FURY series, the most logical of the Rangers, Ollie Akana, the Blue Ranger, is never afraid of sharing his opinions, or fighting off evil monsters to defend the Earth. The 6-INCH DINO FURY BLUE RANGER FIGURE features premium paint and decorative details inspired by the show, over 20 points of articulation for high poseability, swappable heads to display the Ranger with or without his helmet, Dino Fury Saber, blast effect piece, and an extra pair of hands for more ways to play or display! Look for more LIGHTNING COLLECTION figures and collectibles. Additional products each sold separately. Available for pre-order January 17 at 1PM ET on Hasbro Pulse and Amazon.

POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION DINO THUNDER BLACK RANGER 6-INCH ACTION FIGURE

(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $24.99/Available: June 2023) 

IT’S MORPHIN TIME! From Dino Fury back to the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, the Power Rangers have brought teamwork, action, and adventure to generations of fans. The legacy continues with figures, vehicles, collectibles, and roleplay toys from Hasbro, celebrating Ranger teams from nearly 30 years. Imagine all the action of Power Rangers with toys from Hasbro! Inspired by the POWER RANGERS DINO THUNDER series, now a science teacher, Tommy Oliver rejoins the fight against evil once more as a Power Ranger. This time he becomes the Dino Thunder Black Ranger! The 6-INCH DINO THUNDER BLACK RANGER FIGURE has premium painted details and design inspired by the classic Dino Thunder season, and includes multiple character-inspired accessories, and swappable heads; one of the Ranger in his helmet and one without. Look for more LIGHTNING COLLECTION figures and collectibles. Additional products each sold separately. Available for pre-order January 17 at 1PM ET on Hasbro Pulse and Amazon.

POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION REMASTERED MIGHTY MORPHIN BLUE RANGER 6-INCH ACTION FIGURE

(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $33.99/Available: March 2023) 

IT’S MORPHIN TIME! From Dino Fury back to the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, the Power Rangers have brought teamwork, action, and adventure to generations of fans. The legacy continues with figures, vehicles, collectibles, and roleplay toys from Hasbro, celebrating Ranger teams from nearly 30 years. Hasbro has been making action figures, dolls, and collectible toys since 1923 and is celebrating 30 years of Power Rangers with a flashback to 1993 with a REMASTERED 6-INCH MIGHTY MORPHIN action figure of the BLUE RANGER, Billy Cranston. The remastered action figure includes an updated portrait and pinless joints for awesome poseability, and features premium painted details and design inspired by the classic story arc from the MIGHTY MORPHIN series. Look for more LIGHTNING COLLECTION figures and collectibles. Additional products each sold separately. Available for pre-order January 17 at 1PM ET on Hasbro Pulse and BigBagToyStore.

POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION REMASTERED MIGHTY MORPHIN YELLOW RANGER 6-INCH ACTION FIGURE

(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $33.99/Available: March 2023) 

IT’S MORPHIN TIME! From Dino Fury back to the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, the Power Rangers have brought teamwork, action, and adventure to generations of fans. The legacy continues with figures, vehicles, collectibles, and roleplay toys from Hasbro, celebrating Ranger teams from nearly 30 years. Hasbro has been making action figures, dolls, and collectible toys since 1923 and is celebrating 30 years of Power Rangers with a flashback to 1993 with a REMASTERED 6-INCH MIGHTY MORPHIN action figure of the YELLOW RANGER, Trini Kwan. The remastered action figure includes an updated portrait and pinless joints for awesome poseability, and features premium painted details and design inspired by the classic story arc from the MIGHTY MORPHIN series. Look for more LIGHTNING COLLECTION figures and collectibles. Additional products each sold separately. Available for pre-order January 17 at 1PM ET on Hasbro Pulse and BigBadToyStore.

POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION LOST GALAXY PINK RANGER 6-INCH ACTION FIGURE

(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $24.99/Available: June 2023) 

IT’S MORPHIN TIME! From Dino Fury back to the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, the Power Rangers have brought teamwork, action, and adventure to generations of fans. The legacy continues with figures, vehicles, collectibles, and roleplay toys from Hasbro, celebrating Ranger teams from nearly 30 years. Imagine all the action of Power Rangers with toys from Hasbro! Inspired by the POWER RANGERS DINO LOST GALAXY series, intelligent and analytical, Kendrix Morgan took her role as the Pink Ranger seriously. Even as a spirit, she helped the other Rangers by waiting to transfer her powers to the right person. The 6-INCH LOST GALAXY PINK RANGER FIGURE has premium painted details and design inspired by the classic Lost Galaxy season, and includes multiple character-inspired accessories, and swappable heads; one of the Ranger in her helmet and one without. Look for more LIGHTNING COLLECTION figures and collectibles. Additional products each sold separately. Available for pre-order January 17 at 1PM ET on Hasbro Pulse and Amazon.

POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION DINO THUNDER MESOGOG 6-INCH ACTION FIGURE

(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $24.99/Available: June 2023) 

IT’S MORPHIN TIME! From Dino Fury back to the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, the Power Rangers have brought teamwork, action, and adventure to generations of fans. The legacy continues with figures, vehicles, collectibles, and roleplay toys from Hasbro, celebrating Ranger teams from nearly 30 years. Imagine all the action of Power Rangers with toys from Hasbro! Inspired by sworn enemy of the POWER RANGERS DINO THUNDER series, the sworn enemy of the Dino Thunder Rangers, Mesogog wants to take over the world and return it to the age of dinosaurs. The 6-INCH DINO THUNDER MESOGOG FIGURE features premium paint and decorative details inspired by the show and includes multiple character-inspired accessories with over 20 points of articulation for high poseability, multiple blast effect pieces, and an extra pair of hands for more ways to play or display. Look for more LIGHTNING COLLECTION figures and collectibles. Additional products each sold separately. Available for pre-order January 17 at 1PM ET on Hasbro Pulse and Amazon.

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Photo Credit: Hasbro/eOne
 
 
 

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