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Disney+ has announced a new live-action Power Rangers series officially based on the iconic franchise, to be reportedly developed by the production team behind the popular Percy Jackson and the Olympians. The reboot follows multiple attempts at reviving the Power Rangers show in recent years, including one that previously collapsed with Netflix.
Jonathan E. Steinberg and Dan Shotz, with their experience behind Percy Jackson, are in talks to produce the new series, as per an exclusive report by The Wrap. Hasbro Entertainment, which got the Power Rangers franchise in 2018, wants to restart the series anew for its new fans and veterans.
The new announcement is important for the franchise, which has gone through different versions after its release in the 1990s.
Background of Power Rangers
The original Power Rangers series premiered in 1993 and quickly became a cultural phenomenon. It was based on the Japanese Super Sentai series and featured a group of teenagers who could transform into superheroes known as Power Rangers.
Each Ranger had access to giant robots called Zords, which they used to battle against villains threatening Earth. Over the years, the franchise has expanded to include multiple television seasons, films, and a vast array of merchandise. Even though it is very popular, the franchise has encountered some setbacks.
A 2017 reboot of the film directed toward an older audience did not do well in box office collections, and sequel plans were canceled. Hasbro bought the rights to Power Rangers in 2018 to reboot it in different media formats and has been looking for new creative directions for the franchise ever since.
Disney+ collaboration
The new live-action Disney+ series is a strategic collaboration between Hasbro and Disney. Jonathan E. Steinberg and Dan Shotz are said to be negotiating to write and produce the show, based on reports. With their work on Percy Jackson, which has been well-received for its story and character build-up, they are in an ideal position to take on this new assignment.
The partnership will pay homage to the heritage of Power Rangers but bring it to a new generation. Disney+ has been adding a great deal of content to its library, and much of this content is original programming that targets wide-ranging audiences. Adding Power Rangers is in line with this model, as it caters to nostalgia and attracts new fans.
Expectations for the Series
While the plot specifics have not been announced, Hasbro's aim is simple: they want to reboot the Power Rangers for a new audience while retaining aspects long-time fans enjoy. The show should continue the spirit of teamwork, friendship, and heroism that has characterized past versions of Power Rangers.
The choice of Steinberg and Shotz implies that fans can expect a new spin on familiar characters and storylines. Their experience with Percy Jackson has shown an ability to translate beloved source material to film while making it accessible to contemporary audiences.
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News of a new live-action Power Rangers series on Disney+ is something for which franchise fans are very enthusiastic. The pairing of accomplished Percy Jackson showrunners in the driver's seat and Hasbro's desire to rebuild the brand also have fans believing good things about the reboot.
With this news, fans of the show anticipate that this reboot will be an entertaining welcome back to the screen by one of the all-time television superheroes.
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