NYCC 2016: SABAN'S POWER RANGERS Take The Big Leap In The First Official Teaser Trailer
Lee B. Golden III
It’s been well over two decades since Japanese Tokusatsu took America by storm with Saban’s own Fox Kids programming in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, and the show itself has spawned a vast, almost nebulous evolution all its own. The costumes, powers and stories have remained ever evolving, turning it into a cultural phenomenon that has done wonders for the comic con community and martial arts fans alike.
Thus, it’s only fitting that Lionsgate take to their audience with this weekend’s presentation of the film along with a cast and crew Q&A for director Dean Israelite’s upcoming iteration, Saban’s Power Rangers. With that in mind, Lionsgate just dropped the first official teaser trailer following yesterday’s raft of posters, and indeed, it’s been all about the posters up until now. The footage certainly teases the cream filling of this movie which will obviously be the suits. For now, we get glimpses of the cast presented by Dacre Montgomery, R.J. Cyler, Ludi Lin, Naomi Scott and Becky G. in the iconic roles of our budding heroes who find themselves immersed with alien powers and abilities that could determine the fate of Earth.
You also get a brief glimpse at actress Elizabeth Banks as the latest version of intergalactic villain, Rita Repulsa, along with images of what appear to be the command center where our heroes eventually suit up. Bryan Cranston and Bill Hader round out the cast for the film’s release on March 24 next year, and on that note, catch the new teaser trailer below!
