One of the most endearing franchises needs a serious reboot. That franchise, Power Rangers, has had two feature films based off the popular TV series. Neither films have captured audiences in a level that transcended the limitations of the Japanese/American show. Many fans, now in their 20s, desire a new version to be shown in theaters. As of the moment, no project is in place, but that doesn't stop the resolve of the most ardent fans. Power Rangers is one of my generation's most precious memories, and my roommate and I have drafted a trilogy/universe that we hope would do great justice to the Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers legacy.
Back-story: Thousands of years ago, the peaceful planet of Eltar was suddenly attacked by an evil emperor, Lord Zedd. Zordon, leader of Eltar, constructed six power coins to be used against Lord Zedd's forces. Zedd suffered a tremendous setback and was scarred and deformed. Facing his planet's imminent destruction Zordon and a few his people fled to seek refuge. During the evacuation, Zordon's vessel was damaged. As the rest of the Eltar traveled together, Zordon drifted off into the depths of space.
The Power Rangers: Five students at Angel Grove University are attending a research exhibition outside of present-day Los Angeles. They witness the crash of Zordon's spaceship. Jason, Zack, Kimberly, Billy, and Trini investigate the crash site. They are given the power coins by Zordon to protect Earth from any potential threat. The new Rangers begin to train to become a force for good. Unbeknownst to Zordon, Lord Zedd's galactic empire has set its sights on Earth. Zedd, dispatches his chief lieutenant Goldar to force humans to join the ranks of the Patrollers. Witnessing the devastating attack on Los Angeles, the Rangers defy Zordon's plea and head into action, despite their training being unfinished. The Rangers fight through a throng of Patrollers. Ultimately the encounter Goldar and his corps. Goldar escapes into a giant alien mech. The Megazord is called into action and switches into "warrior mode". In the finale, Goldar is defeated in a battle at Dodgers Stadium. Tag: Lord Zedd is presented with a prisoner. After being told by his guards that the man displayed exceptional strength, Lord Zedd asks his guards to leave him. Zedd hands him the green power coin and says, "To the beginning of the end for the Power Rangers."
Power Rangers 2: Following the events of The Power Rangers, the Rangers have become beacons of hope throughout the world. The remaining Patrollers are being captured by the world's military might and the Rangers. The Rangers depart to Tokyo, where one of the last strongholds of Patrollers is being under assault. The Patrollers are lead by the new Green Ranger. The combined forces of the Patrollers and the Green Ranger are too much for the Rangers. They retreat back to the Command Center. The Green Ranger follows them back to their base. The Green Ranger gains entrance. Using stealth attacks, Tommy is able to individually take down Kimberly, Billy, Trini, and Zack. While planting bombs, Tommy is confronted by Jason. The two engage in intense combat all over the Command Center. Zordon warns Alpha 5 of the danger inside the base. Zordon tells his faithful companion that he must depart to find his people and forge new power coins in order to defeat Lord Zedd once and for all. Alpha 5 rescues the four unconscious Rangers. Jason finally gets the upperhand of an over-aggressive Tommy. Jason drags Tommy out of the Command Center right before its destruction. The six Rangers gaze at the sky and see Lord Zedd's complete invasion force, led by his flagship Serpentera. Tommy comes to realize his actions, and vows redemption.
Power Rangers 3: Six months after the events of Power Rangers 2, Earth is conquered by Lord Zedd's Imperial Patrol. Serpentera has wrought unimaginable horrors to civilization. The Rangers, nearly stripped of their powers, are scattered amongst the ruins. They manage to reunite in the mountains. Tommy and Jason quarrel over leadership. Billy attempts to use debris to create a communicator to contact their lost leader. Alpha 5 sacrifices himself to boost Billy's signal. They make contact with Zordon, who gives them his coordinates. Using the remaining energy of the power coins, the Rangers teleport to a distant moon. The Rangers traverse the difficult terrain on a quest to find new power coins (an homage to Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie). They find a great pyramid. There Zordon greets them and assures them the new Zeo coins are being prepared. Tommy hatches an idea to get inside Serpentera and defeat Lord Zedd. Using the Wookie prisoner gag, Tommy will pretend to have captured the original five Rangers. Later that night, Zordon hands the Rangers their new Zeo coins and bids them a farewell. Upon returning to Earth, the Rangers act on the previously decided plan. The Rangers are brought on board. Lord Zedd personally questions the whereabouts of his missing Green Ranger. Jason, Zack, Kimberly, Billy, and Trini use their new coins to morph into their new suits. Jason breaks in and tosses Tommy his new white Zeo coin. Tommy attacks Lord Zedd in one-on-one combat. The rest of the Rangers free the prisoners onboard the starship. The Rangers, except Tommy, board the new Megazord. The Megazord switches into "warrior mode" and fights Serpentera. Tommy defeats Lord Zedd and flees the doomed dreadnought. The Megazord slices Serpentera in half. As the survivors celebrate the victory, the Rangers look for their fallen comrade. Tommy appears in the wreckage, alive and redeemed. The Power Rangers create a new permanent Command Center to forever protect humanity.
Principal Cast
Jason Lee Scott: Liam Hemsworth
HONORABLE MENTION: Sebastian Stan
Zack Taylor: Michael B. Jordan
HONORABLE MENTION: Donald Glover
Kimberly Hart: Lyndsy Fonesca
HONRABLE MENTION: Anna Kendrick
Trini Kwan: Ellen Wong
HONORABLE MENTION: None
Billy Cranston: Anton Yelchin
HONORABLE MENTION: None
Tommy Oliver: Taylor Kitsch
HONORABLE MENTION: None
Zordon: Idris Elba
HONORABLE MENTION: Jim Caviezel
Lord Zedd: Andy Serkis (motion capture), Willem Dafoe (voice)
HONORABLE MENTION: None
Goldar: Zachary Quinto
HONORABLE MENTION: Michael Clarke Duncan
Alpha 5: Bill Hader (voice)
HONORABLE MENTION: Nathan Lane
Director: Brad Bird
HONRABLE MENTION: Joss Whedon, Edgar Wright, Alfonso Cuaron, Rupert Wyatt
Design Concepts
Command Center: The Command Center is going to be the inside of Zordon's crashed spaceship. The new Command Center in the final scene of
Power Rangers 3 will be designed after the House of the Book building used in the television series.
Suits: The suits will remain the original colors of the Mighty Morphin lineup. The will not display the dinosaur designs (it does not make sense with Zordon being an alien). The suits will be based off alien technology creating an other worldly feel. I imagine it to be a cross of the original suits with the texture of the suits used in
Tron: Legacy. The morphing sequence will create mass from the morphers and wrap around the user's body in a fashion similar to
Iron Man 2's suitcase armor.
POWERS: The suit grants its user increased strength, speed, stamina, and combat skills. The suits can absorb damaged that normally would put the user in peril. The suits have unique interfaces that coordinate strikes and present all necessary knowledge to the user. The suits are capable of firing quick energy blasts on occasion.
Zords: Perhaps the biggest creative license taken is with the Zords. Individual Zords did not make sense in any fashion other than to sell toys. The individual Zords have been removed. The Megazord, however, is one giant aircraft. Once again, its origin is extraterrestrial but it looks akin to a Pelican from the Halo universe. The Megazord's "warrior mode" will be based off the original Megazord. The second Megazord will look like the ThunderMegazord.
NOTE: I am not an artist by any means. It would be really cool if any CBMers like our concept, then they could create fan art based on it. Also, constructive criticism is welcomed.