Power Rangers (film)

This article is about the 2017 film. For the 1995 film, see Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie. For the franchise, see Power Rangers.
Power Rangers

Film logo
Directed by Dean Israelite
Produced by
  • Haim Saban
  • Brian Casentini
  • Marty Bowen
  • Wyck Godfrey
Written by
Based on Power Rangers 
by Haim Saban
and Shuki Levy
Starring
Music by Brian Tyler
Cinematography Matthew J. Lloyd
Edited by Martin Bernfeld
Dody Dorn
Production
companies
Distributed by Lionsgate
Saban Films
Release dates
  • March 24, 2017 (2017-03-24)
Country United States
Language English
Budget $120 million

Power Rangers (announced as Saban's Power Rangers)[1] is an upcoming 2017 American superhero film directed by Dean Israelite, based on the TV series Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and the third Power Rangers film since Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie. The film is currently scheduled to be released on March 24, 2017. The film stars Dacre Montgomery, Becky G, Ludi Lin, Naomi Scott, RJ Cyler, and Elizabeth Banks.

Synopsis

Five ordinary high school kids Zack, Kimberly, Billy, Trini and Jason 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 led by Rita Repulsa. 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. [2]

Cast

Production

Development

The project was announced in May of 2014 as a collaberation between production Saban and Lionsgate [11] Roberto Orci was originally attached to produce and Ashley Miller and Zack Stentz were hired to write the script for the film.[12] Orci would eventually leave the project to work on Star Trek Beyond.[13] On April 10, 2015, The Wrap reported that Dean Israelite is in negotiations to direct the film.[14] Israelite told IGN in an interview that the film will be a completely playful, and it needs to be really fun and funny. But like Project Almanac, it's going to feel very grounded at the same time, and very contemporary and have a real edge to it, and a real gut to it, it's going to be a fun, joyful [movie] but one that feels completely grounded in a real world, with real characters going through real things.[15] In July 2015, it was announced that Brian Casentini, Marty Bowen, and Wyck Godfrey would serve as producers for the film.[16][17] Brian Tyler was brought on as composer of the film.[18]

Casting

The new design of the Power Rangers; officially revealed via Entertainment Weekly

Actors began testing for the roles of the five rangers on October 2, 2015.[19] On October 7, 2015, Naomi Scott was cast as Kimberly.[6] Newcomers Dacre Montgomery, Ludi Lin and RJ Cyler were then cast as Jason, Zack and Billy, respectively.[3][20][21][22] At the end of the month, Becky G was chosen to play Trini.[23] On October 30, 2015, Saban confirmed that the five rangers would have the same first names as those on the 1993 television season.[24] When it came to casting the rangers, director Dean Israelite said, "From the very beginning, diversity was a very important part of the whole process", and that while the races of the characters were switched around, he added that, "we made sure that the essence of each of those characters are who they were in the original show, and this really will be an origin story of those characters.”[25] On February 2, 2016, it was announced that Elizabeth Banks would portray Rita Repulsa in the film.[8] In March 2016, the press reported that David Denman had been cast as Jason's father.[9]

Filming

Filming was originally set to begin on January 18, 2016,[26] but was rescheduled and began on February 29 in Vancouver.[27][2]

Marketing

On March 3, 2016, Lionsgate released the first official photo of the five rangers.[25] The following month, the company released the first official photo of Banks as Rita Repulsa.[28] On May 5, 2016, Lionsgate debuted the first official look at suits that the rangers wear in the film. Regarding the new suits, director Dean Israelite stated, "The show was about kids coming of age, about metamorphosis, these suits needed to feel like they were catalyzed by these kids and their energy, their spirit", while production designer Andrew Menzies stated that the new suits are "an alien costume that grows on them, that’s not man-made. You can’t win everyone over, but we are trying to appeal to a more mature audience and gain new fans."[29]

Release

The film was originally scheduled for release on July 22, 2016,[30] but Lionsgate later delayed the release date until March 24, 2017.[31]

References

  1. ↑ Trumbore, Dave (October 28, 2015). "‘Power Rangers’ Title, Budget, and Character Names Revealed". Collider. Retrieved March 2, 2016.
  2. 1 2 Romano, Nick. "Power Rangers Movie Synopsis Revealed". Collider. Retrieved 2016-03-01.
  3. 1 2 Jayson, Jay (October 20, 2015). "Dacre Montgomery Cast As Red Ranger In New Power Rangers Movie". comicbook.com.
  4. ↑ Author Lucas Siegel @ComicBook (2015-10-30). "Becky Gomez Cast as Yellow Ranger in New Power Rangers Film". Comicbook.com. Retrieved 2016-03-01.
  5. ↑ "Power Rangers movie casts Vancouver's Ludi Lin as Black Ranger - British Columbia - CBC News". Cbc.ca. 2015-10-22. Retrieved 2016-03-01.
  6. 1 2 Perry, Spencer (October 7, 2015). "Naomi Scott is the Pink Ranger in Lionsgate’s Power Rangers Reboot!". comingsoon.net.
  7. ↑ Robinson, Will (2015-10-23). "Power Rangers movie cast Blue Ranger R.J. Cyler". EW.com. Retrieved 2016-03-01.
  8. 1 2 "Elizabeth Banks to Play Villain in 'Power Rangers' Movie". The Hollywood Reporter. February 2, 2016. Retrieved February 2, 2016.
  9. 1 2 Galuppo, Mia (2016-03-30). "David Denman Joins Lionsgate's 'Power Rangers' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2016-03-30.
  10. ↑ https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=984467718314042
  11. ↑ "LIONSGATE AND SABAN BRANDS PARTNER FOR POWER RANGERS LIVE ACTION FEATURE FILM". News Wire. May 7, 2014. Retrieved 2014-05-07.
  12. ↑ "'Power Rangers' Movie Enlists 'X-Men' Writers". hollywoodreporter.com. 2014-07-16. Retrieved 2014-07-16.
  13. ↑ "Roberto Orci’s ‘Star Trek 3′ Commitment Knocks Him Out Of ‘Power Rangers’ Pic". deadline.com. 19 September 2014. Retrieved 20 September 2014.
  14. ↑ Sneider, Jeff; Ge, Linda (April 10, 2015). "Dean Israelite in Negotiations to Direct 'Power Rangers' Movie for Lionsgate (Exclusive)". The Wrap.
  15. ↑ Nicholson, Max (June 5, 2015). "Power Rangers Movie Will Be "Mature But Still Playful," Says Director". IGN.
  16. ↑ "Saban Brands Expands Development and Production Team and Appoints Rich Magallanes as New Senior Vice President of Development and Production". Business Wire. July 30, 2015.
  17. ↑ "'Paper Towns' Producers on Keeping Up With 'Twilight' Stars and Making John Green Cry". Hollywood Reporter. July 30, 2015. The duo also signed to produce a Power Rangers reboot and James Frey's Endgame.
  18. ↑ Viscardi, James (2016-02-29). "Power Rangers Official Plot Released". Comicbook.com. Retrieved 2016-03-02.
  19. ↑ Kroll, Justin (October 2, 2015). "‘Power Rangers’: Actors Begin Testing for Lionsgate Reboot". Variety.com.
  20. ↑ Lesnick, Silas (October 20, 2015). "Dacre Montgomery is the Power Rangers Movie's Red Ranger". comingsoon.net.
  21. ↑ McNary, Dave (October 22, 2015). "'Power Rangers' Movie Casts Its Black Ranger". Variety.
  22. ↑ McNary, Dave (October 23, 2015). "'Power Rangers': 'Me and Earl and the Dying Girl's' R.J. Cyler to Play Blue Ranger". Varitey.
  23. ↑ Perry, Spencer (October 30, 2015). "Becky G Joins the Power Rangers Reboot". Comingsoon.net.
  24. ↑ Perry, Spencer (October 31, 2015). "Power Rangers Movie Will Use Classic Character Names". Comingsoon.net.
  25. 1 2 Sullivan, Kevin P. (March 3, 2016). "Power Rangers first look: Get a sneak peek at the new teenagers with attitude". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved April 19, 2016.
  26. ↑ Jayson, Jay (September 12, 2015). "Power Rangers Movie To Begin Filming In January". Comicbook.com.
  27. ↑ "BIG BUDGET: POWER RANGERS Movie To Film in Vancouver This Winter". yvrshoots.com. September 11, 2015. Retrieved January 18, 2016.
  28. ↑ Li, Shirley (April 19, 2016). "Power Rangers: See Elizabeth Banks as Rita Repulsa in upcoming reboot". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved April 19, 2016.
  29. ↑ Li, Shirley (May 5, 2016). "Power Rangers exclusive: Here's your first look at the gang's new suit". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved May 5, 2016.
  30. ↑ "Power Rangers Hits the Big Screen July 22, 2016!". comingsoon.net. 2014-08-13. Retrieved 2014-08-13.
  31. ↑ McNary, Dave (December 17, 2015). "'Power Rangers,' Final 'Divergent' Movie's Release Dates Moved Back". Variety. Retrieved December 23, 2015.

External links

This article is issued from Wikipedia - version of the Saturday, May 07, 2016. The text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution/Share Alike but additional terms may apply for the media files.