‘Aladdin’ Live-Action Movie Starts Filming; Will Smith Shares Behind-the-Scenes Cast Pic!! Check It Out!!

Yesterday, Disney embarks on a whole new world of live-action filmmaking as Guy Ritchie‘s Aladdin starts filming. As Disney themselves report, casting for the adaptation of the animated classic is complete and production is currently underway at Longcross Studios outside London. The Aladdin cast includes: Will Smith as the Genie who has the power to grant three wishes to whoever possesses his magic lamp; Mena Massoud (Amazon’s … Continue reading ‘Aladdin’ Live-Action Movie Starts Filming; Will Smith Shares Behind-the-Scenes Cast Pic!! Check It Out!!

Aladdin Casts Marwan Kenzari to Play Jafar; Nasim Pedrad Lands New Character!!!

While there was some hand-wringing that Guy Ritchie’s live-action adaptation of Aladdin wouldn’t be able to find actors of Middle-Eastern and Eastern descent, it looks like they’re filling out the cast quite well. Although Will Smith will voice the Genie (which is fine since it’s a mythical character), the human roles have gone to Mena Massoud for Aladdin, Naomi Scott (Power Rangers) for Princess Jasmine, … Continue reading Aladdin Casts Marwan Kenzari to Play Jafar; Nasim Pedrad Lands New Character!!!

‘Aladdin’ Cast Confirmed; Mena Massoud Wins Out for Title Role!!!

As part of Disney’s ongoing D23 expo, Guy Ritchie‘s Aladdin, just one of the studio’s many animation-to-live-action projects, got a major update today. Even though rumors of difficulty in casting leads surfaced a few days ago, Disney had no problem announcing their core cast. They are as follows: Mena Massoud as Aladdin/Prince Ali Naomi Scott as Princess Jasmine Will Smith as Genie Certainly some of those names … Continue reading ‘Aladdin’ Cast Confirmed; Mena Massoud Wins Out for Title Role!!!

Disney Struggling to Find Leads for Live-Action ‘Aladdin’!!

Disney cast a net far and wide in the hopes of finding a appropriate and refreshing newcomers to lead its live-action Aladdin, but that’s turning out to be easier said than done. Guy Ritchie signed on to helm the latest in a string of live-action adaptations for the Mouse House last year, with the intent to make a fully fledged musical. With filming set to … Continue reading Disney Struggling to Find Leads for Live-Action ‘Aladdin’!!

‘Power Rangers’ Cast Pushes for Female Green Ranger in Sequel!!!

Of the surprisingly vast array of topics that the new Power Rangers movie brings up, one is the matter of inclusion. This has primarily come through the narrative decision to make the Yellow Ranger, played by Empire breakout Becky G., bisexual, an element of the story that has resulted in the movie being slapped with an “adult” label in Russia. This, however, is hardly the … Continue reading ‘Power Rangers’ Cast Pushes for Female Green Ranger in Sequel!!!

Power Rangers (2017) Review!!!

Synopsis – A group of high-school kids, who are infused with unique superpowers, harness their abilities in order to save the world. My Take – I’ll be honest; I’m not a Power Rangers fan. Initially as a kid, I was intrigued, but after watching the two films the series spawned –  Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie (1995) & Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie (1997), … Continue reading Power Rangers (2017) Review!!!

Saban are planning six Power Rangers movies!!!

With the first film out in cinemas around the world on Friday March 24th, Saban have revealed that they have another five Power Rangers movies waiting in the wings should this one prove to be a success. Speaking with Variety, Haim Saban of Saban Entertainment said: “We already have a six-movie story arc…. if this film is as successful as I hope on March 24, … Continue reading Saban are planning six Power Rangers movies!!!

New ‘Power Rangers’ Clip Shows Zack Crashing a Many-Legged Zord!!! Check It Out!!

Contrary to the way the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers TV show portrayed it, teens can’t just gain access to superpowers and giant robotic battle machines and instantly know how to use both of them. That’s one thing that Dean Israelite‘s Power Rangers movie seems to keep in mind. We’ve already seen the title teens struggling to rein in their new, incredible abilities, and a new clip now shows just … Continue reading New ‘Power Rangers’ Clip Shows Zack Crashing a Many-Legged Zord!!! Check It Out!!

‘Power Rangers’ Gets New Super-Powered, Super Self-Aware TV Spots!! Check Them Out!!

The Power Rangers were essentially superheroes before superheroes became a dominant force in film and television. Except Power Rangers takes it a step further by adding dinosaurs, aliens, and robots into the equation. Basically, there’s a whole lot of opportunity for awesomeness in the franchise — even without the benefit of nostalgic appeal — and fortunately the folks behind the new Power Rangers movie seem to … Continue reading ‘Power Rangers’ Gets New Super-Powered, Super Self-Aware TV Spots!! Check Them Out!!

New ‘Power Rangers’ Trailer Remembers to Have Fun with Its Zany Premise!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – A group of high-school kids, who are infused with unique superpowers, harness their abilities in order to save the world. Directed – Dean Israelite Starring – Elizabeth Banks, Bryan Cranston, Becky G. Check out the trailer: Continue reading New ‘Power Rangers’ Trailer Remembers to Have Fun with Its Zany Premise!! Check It Out!!

New ‘Power Rangers’ Trailer Puts the Rangers and the Zords into Action!!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – A group of high-school kids, who are infused with unique superpowers, harness their abilities in order to save the world. Directed – Dean Israelite Starring – Bryan Cranston, Elizabeth Banks, Bill Hader Check out the trailer: Continue reading New ‘Power Rangers’ Trailer Puts the Rangers and the Zords into Action!!! Check It Out!!

‘Power Rangers’ Zords Emerge from the Mist in New Poster!! Check It Out!!!

The closer we get to the first-quarter 2017 release of Dean Israelite‘s Power Rangers, the more nervous I get. I was down with the young cast, one anchored by veteran actors on both the heroic and villainous sides of the power coin. I was pleasantly surprised by the title heroes’ costume redesigns and appreciated the homage to the original live-action series. The marketing let me down a bit … Continue reading ‘Power Rangers’ Zords Emerge from the Mist in New Poster!! Check It Out!!!

New ‘Power Rangers’ Image Offers a Colorful Look at Rita Repulsa!! Check It Out!!

A new image from the upcoming Power Rangers reboot has been unveiled, giving us a fuller look at Elizabeth Banks’ villain Rita Repulsa in the context of the film. The previous Rita images were more concept art-focused or quick shots in the trailer, so this is really our first great look at the character as she’ll appear in the frame. Earth to Echo filmmaker Dean Israelite … Continue reading New ‘Power Rangers’ Image Offers a Colorful Look at Rita Repulsa!! Check It Out!!

‘Power Rangers’ Concept Art Reveals Alpha 5’s Bizarre New Look!! Check It Out!!

Up until today, Lionsgate’s feature film take on the Power Rangers franchise was doing a remarkably (and surprisingly) good job of selling me on their vision. The director and the young cast of the title heroes may be relative unknowns to the wider moviegoing audience, but recruiting Elizabeth Banks as the villainous Rita Repulsa, Bryan Cranston as the heroic leader Zordon, and Bill Hader as the voice of robotic assistant … Continue reading ‘Power Rangers’ Concept Art Reveals Alpha 5’s Bizarre New Look!! Check It Out!!

‘Power Rangers’ Motion Poster Shows Off the New Costumes!! Check It Out!!

Lionsgate is keeping the Power Rangers movie publicity train going with a special Twitter motion poster reveal, giving the Internet their closest looks at the new helmets that we’ll be seeing in the film. The motion poster (which you can see below) shows a close-up shot of the new Red Ranger (Dacre Montgomery underneath that helmet), followed by peeks at the Yellow Ranger (Becky G), … Continue reading ‘Power Rangers’ Motion Poster Shows Off the New Costumes!! Check It Out!!

Justice League / Power Rangers Promotional Comic Book Arriving in January 2017!!

Two of the biggest superhero blockbuster films arriving in 2017 will be Justice League and the Power Rangers movie reboot. And, in an effort to promote both projects, DC Comics and Saban Brands is partnering with BOOM! Studios for a Justice League / Mighty Morphin Power Rangers crossover comic book. The project was announced this morning as several outlets (including Power Rangers Now) apparently broke embargo to ran with the headline. The … Continue reading Justice League / Power Rangers Promotional Comic Book Arriving in January 2017!!

‘Power Rangers’: New Images Tease the Gritty Reboot’s Teen Heroes!! Check It Out!!

This weekend, Lionsgate and Saban unveiled the very first teaser trailer for the brand new Power Rangers movie, which reboots the franchise as a major motion picture. This redo has been in the works for years, and the studios enlisted Earth to Echo filmmaker Dean Israelite to bring the story to life. Not everyone was pleasedwith the Chronicle-esque teaser, which attempts to bridge the gap between gritty and teen-friendly, but this is a major property … Continue reading ‘Power Rangers’: New Images Tease the Gritty Reboot’s Teen Heroes!! Check It Out!!

First ‘Power Rangers’ Trailer Reminds You Of ‘Chronicle’!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – A group of high-school kids, who are infused with unique superpowers, harness their abilities in order to save the world. Directed – Dean Israelite Starring – Bryan Cranston,  Elizabeth Banks,  Bill Hader Check out the trailer: Continue reading First ‘Power Rangers’ Trailer Reminds You Of ‘Chronicle’!! Check It Out!!

New ‘Power Rangers’ Posters Feature Power Poses and Power Coins!! Check It Out!!

As Lionsgate and Power Rangers prepare to bring a power-packed panel to New York Comic-Con, some epic new posters have premiered and they reveal more than just powerful poses. We also get a great new look at the costumes, which I’m frankly a fan of, though I need to see the title heroes in action before I can make any final judgments. Another feature that’s sort of hidden … Continue reading New ‘Power Rangers’ Posters Feature Power Poses and Power Coins!! Check It Out!!

Young Han Solo Movie Testing Tessa Thompson, Zoe Kravitz for Female Lead!!

Lucasfilm already has its Han Solo for the upcoming Star Wars anthology film, now it’s time for them to find a leading lady. As casting continues for the untitled film directed by 22 Jump Street helmers Phil Lord and Chris Miller, reports have emerged naming Tessa Thompson, Naomi Scott, and Zoe Kravitz among the running to co-star with Alden Ehrenreich. Variety was the first to … Continue reading Young Han Solo Movie Testing Tessa Thompson, Zoe Kravitz for Female Lead!!

‘Power Rangers’ Zords Revealed in Epic New Posters!! Check Them Out!!

Fans of the original live-action TV series Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers probably know the morphin’ sequence by heart–“It’s Morphin’ Time! Mastodon! Pterodactyl! Triceratops! Sabre-toothed Tiger! Tyrannosaurus!”–but Saban’s new live-action movie version might be changing up the line-up just a bit, at least as far as the design goes. It’s hard to tell just what some of the giant fighting machines known as Zords will be in these … Continue reading ‘Power Rangers’ Zords Revealed in Epic New Posters!! Check Them Out!!

‘Power Rangers’: Go Face-to-Face with the Title Heroes in a New Costume Image!! Check It Out!!

The previous image revealed the full costumes for the new Power Rangers from Dean Israelite’s upcoming film in all their many-colored glory earlier this year, but another new image zooms in on the super suits to reveal a few interesting changes. For starters, they’re not exactly one solid color throughout. Even with the accents, highlights, contours, and glowing crystalline power sources (presumably?), the color-coordinate suits appear to be more marbled than … Continue reading ‘Power Rangers’: Go Face-to-Face with the Title Heroes in a New Costume Image!! Check It Out!!

‘Power Rangers’ Character Posters Reveal the New Lineup!!

Lionsgate has unveiled a series of character posters from the upcoming Power Rangers movie, giving us a closer look at the new ensemble. The studio enlisted Project Almanac filmmaker Dean Israelite to take the helm of the new film, and his vision for this iteration of Power Rangers skews colorful and teen-centric. The story follows five high school kids who must become extraordinary when they … Continue reading ‘Power Rangers’ Character Posters Reveal the New Lineup!!

‘Power Rangers’ Poster: The Teenagers with Attitude Prepare for an Alien Invasion!!

The Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers movie was a big deal. It was a feature film starring most of the show’s cast that transitioned the Rangers into a new phase of the series with ninja powers and zords. Little did I know that the show would pretty much ignore this movie and air its own ninja origins episode, but at the time I was pumped. But, keeping … Continue reading ‘Power Rangers’ Poster: The Teenagers with Attitude Prepare for an Alien Invasion!!

Bryan Cranston As Zordon In ‘Power Rangers’ Reboot!!

Bryan Cranston better not develop a big head after this announcement, if you know what I’m saying. The Power Rangers movie reboot, which stars a new batch of teenagers with attitude and Elizabeth Banks as the villain Rita Repulsa, has just added the Breaking Bad star. As announced on the official Twitter account for the film, Cranston will play none other than the Rangers’ fearless floating head leader Zordon. The mighty #Zordon … Continue reading Bryan Cranston As Zordon In ‘Power Rangers’ Reboot!!

Lionsgate Might Make Seven ‘Power Rangers’ Movies!!

When the first image of the Power Rangers reboot costumes debuted, a lot of colorful comments were made, with many comparing the suits to one of Tony Stark’s suits from Iron Man. The exoskeletons were very different from the traditional armor worn on the long-running TV series. We knew this would happen with the hardcore fan base. They will have strong opinions. Exhibit B would point to Elizabeth Banks’ Poison Ivy-lookin’ villain Rita Repulsa. Her reveal added … Continue reading Lionsgate Might Make Seven ‘Power Rangers’ Movies!!

‘Power Rangers’ Reboot: New Image Reveals Radically Different Costumes!!

The first image of the new Power Rangers reboot costumes is here, and boy are they colorful. We kind of had a heads up that we’d be in for something different after getting a look at Elizabeth Banks’ Poison Ivy-lookin’ villain Rita Repulsa, but these new Power Rangers costumes look a bit more like an exoskeleton or superhero costume than the traditional armor that was … Continue reading ‘Power Rangers’ Reboot: New Image Reveals Radically Different Costumes!!

Elizabeth Bank’s Rita Repulsa Gets a Sleek New Look for the Upcoming Adaptation of ‘Power Rangers’!!

Power Rangers purists: brace yourself because if the new outfit for Rita Repulsa is any indication, the upcoming adaptation of your beloved franchise is undergoing some serious morphin’ time. We’ve seen the cast without their suits, and they look like five young people in normal clothes. But Lionsgate has now released the first look at Elizabeth Banks as the villainous Rita Repulsa, and it’s drastically … Continue reading Elizabeth Bank’s Rita Repulsa Gets a Sleek New Look for the Upcoming Adaptation of ‘Power Rangers’!!

Power Rangers reboot cast assembles in the 1st official look!!

Director Dean Israelite’s Power Rangers is just about a year away from opening on the big screens, but the first cast image has emerged from Vancouver where the movie is currently filming. It’s decidedly less colorful than you might expect since the title teens are gathered together in their daily wear rather than their super suits. But it’s still a solid look at the new … Continue reading Power Rangers reboot cast assembles in the 1st official look!!