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Power Rangers Megaforce
GenreAction-Adventure
Created byHaim Saban
Toei Company, Ltd.
StarringAndrew Gray
Ciara Hanna
John Mark Loudermilk
Christina Masterson
Azim Rizk
Shailesh Prajapati
Ian Harcourt
ComposerNoam Kamiel
Country of originUnited States
No. of episodes40[1][2] (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producerJonathan Tzachor
ProducerSally Campbell
Production companySCG Power Rangers
Original release
NetworkNickelodeon
ReleaseFebruary 2, 2013

Power Rangers Megaforce is the current twentieth season of the American children's television series Power Rangers. The show is produced by SCG Power Rangers and began airing on Nickelodeon on February 2, 2013.[3] The show will be part of the Power Rangers 20th anniversary.[1][2][4][5][6][7][8][9] Kidscreen reported that Megaforce will feature "the return of many historic Rangers."[10] Megaforce uses footage, costumes, and props from the Japanese Super Sentai Series Tensou Sentai Goseiger.

Plot

When the evil Warstar aliens attack Earth, the supernatural guardian Gosei and his faithful robot assistant Tensou recruit five teenagers with attitude to combat the invading forces. Equipped with powers that grant them mastery over martial arts and other forms of combat, the teenagers transform into the latest champions of good: The Power Rangers Megaforce.[11]

Promotion

The Megaforce Power Rangers appeared at the 2012 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, along with the past Red Rangers from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers through Power Rangers Super Samurai.

Characters

The Megaforce cast at the Power Rangers fan convention Power Morphicon in 2012.

Rangers

Main article: Megaforce Power Rangers

The five main characters transform into the Megaforce Rangers using the Gosei Morphers. They wield the Power Cards in battle, which they use to perform certain attacks and to summon their personal weapons, which merge to form the Megaforce Blaster. Each ranger carries a Mega Blaster as a side arm that they use for special attacks.

Troy Burrows/Red Megaforce Ranger
Portrayed by Andrew Gray, is new in town and a loner to start with, but he is fast at making friends when he joins the Megaforce. He had a tough upbringing that made him responsible and focused, making Troy leader material, which is combined with his compassion, loyalty, and support of the underdog. Troy also has dreams involving his team's predecessors fighting an unknown evil. He wields the Dragon Sword in battle and pilots the Dragon Zord.[3][12][13]
Noah Carver/Blue Megaforce Ranger
Portrayed by John Mark Loudermilk, is a tech geek and uses his intelligence rather than brute strength in battle. He is best friends with Jake and they are a perfect team together. Noah is also interested in the supernatural. He wields the Shark Bowgun in battle and pilots the Shark Zord.[14][15][3][16]
Emma Goodall/Pink Megaforce Ranger
Portrayed by Christina Masterson, is a BMX biker who loves nature and wants to protect the environment, taking the alien attack on Earth very personally. She wields the Phoenix Shot in battle and pilots the Phoenix Zord.[3][12][17]
Gia Moran/Yellow Megaforce Ranger
Portrayed by Ciara Hanna, she is labeled as "Miss Perfect". Gia is pretty, personable, skilled in martial arts, and as intelligent as she is confident. She and Emma have been best friends since they were very young, and this has not stopped despite now being in different social circles. Gia wields the Tiger Claw in battle and pilots the Tiger Zord.[3][12][18]
Jake Holling/Black Megaforce Ranger
Portrayed by Azim Rizk, is out-going, optimistic, fun-loving, and fearless, whether on the battlefield or in social situations. He wants very much to make his identity as the Black Megaforce Ranger public, but like the others is sworn to secrecy. His only weakness is his crush on Gia. Jake wields the Snake Axe in battle and pilots the Snake Zord.[3][12][19]
Robo Knight
A character who appeared in Troy's dream involving the previous Power Ranger teams fighting an unknown evil. TV Guide published that it will be revealed later in the Megaforce season.[3]

Allies

Gosei
A supernatural guardian who is Zordon's apprentice. Awaken upon being alerted of Warstar's invasion, Gosei recruits five teenagers to become the Megaforce Power Rangers. He has taken the physical appearance of a tiki head. Voiced by Geoffrey Dolan.
Tensou
Gosei's robotic assistant. Voiced by Estevez Gillespie.
Ernie
The manager of the local juice bar frequented by the heroes. Portrayed by Shailesh Prajapati.
Mr. Burley
The teens' high-school teacher, who is a believer in the paranormal. Portrayed by Ian Harcourt.

Warstar

The Warstar are the insectoid antagonists of the series, who operate from a ship orbiting the Earth.

Admiral Malkor
The leader of Warstar, who resembles an atlas moth. Voiced by Campbell Cooley.
Creepox
One of Admiral Malkor's generals, a mantis-like alien who uses his large bladed forearms in executing attacks. After Troy refused to fight him during a confrontation, it led him to believe humans are weak. Voiced by Mark Mitchinson.
Vrak
One of Admiral Malkor's generals. He is alien royalty, as such he has access to advanced technology such as the Zombats which he uses to make their monsters grow. It was his suggestion that the Warstar study the humans in order to discover they're weaknesses. Voiced by Jason Hood.
Loogies
The lime green-colored foot soldiers of Warstar that wield daggers that double as blasters.

Warstar monsters

These are the monsters used by the Warstars. To make a Warstar monster grow, the Zombats would be unleashed where they would use their abilities to make the monster grow.

Scaraba
A Scarab-like creature that is able to create large boulders to attack enemies. He was destroyed by the Megaforce Rangers. Voiced by Anthony Ray Parker.
Yuffo
An alien scientist who attempts to capture humans to conduct experiments on. He is a ladybug-like creature who's design is reminiscent of a UFO. His abilities include being able to trap people in a cacoon like substance, he can also split himself into five small UFOs to evade enemies. Voiced by Joel Tobeck.

Zords

Gosei Great Megazord

The Gosei Great Megazord is a combination of the Dragon, Shark, Phoenix, Tiger and Snake Zords. Able to fire its Zord component heads like projectiles, the Gosei Great Megazord is armed with a large sword that it uses to execute the Mega Strike slash attack.

Episodes

Main article: List of Power Rangers Megaforce episodes

References

  1. ^ a b c Dickson, Jeremy (August 30, 2012). "MarVista unveils new Power Rangers Megaforce series". KidScreen. Retrieved September 8, 2012.
  2. ^ a b c Whittock, Jesse (August 29, 2012). "MarVista powers up for Mip". C21Media. Retrieved September 8, 2012.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g Ross, Robyn (January 16, 2013). "Exclusive: Find Out When Power Rangers Megaforce Premieres and Get a First Look at the Cast". TV Guide. Retrieved January 16, 2013.
  4. ^ "Saban Celebrates Power Rangers, Paul Frank". License Show Daily. June 12, 2012. Retrieved September 8, 2012.
  5. ^ "Saban Creates Power Rangers Avatars". LicenseMag. July 19, 2012. Retrieved September 8, 2012.
  6. ^ "Cynopsis: Kids! 06/12/12". Cynopsis. June 12, 2012. Retrieved September 8, 2012.
  7. ^ Whittock, Jesse (June 12, 2012). "Power Rangers unveil Megaforce, C5 deal". C21Media. Retrieved September 8, 2012.
  8. ^ "Saban Brands inks deals with Mattel, Pan Am". Los Angeles Business Journal. June 13, 2012. Retrieved September 8, 2012.
  9. ^ "Comic-Con Takes Over San Diego". LicenseMag. Jul 12, 2012. Retrieved September 8, 2012.
  10. ^ "Kidscreen May/June 2012 (page 54)" (PDF). kidscreen.com.
  11. ^ "Saban Brands' Power Rangers Megaforce to Premiere on Nickelodeon in Early 2013". PR Newswire. June 11, 2012. Retrieved December 30, 2012.
  12. ^ a b c d "Power Morphicon 2012". Official Power Rangers Facebook. Retrieved September 10, 2012.
  13. ^ "The Red Ranger from Power Rangers: Megaforce". Nick.com. Retrieved 2013-01-19.
  14. ^ Gierer, Larry (August 23, 2012). "Harris County man selected as new blue 'Power Ranger'". Ledger-Enquirer. Retrieved September 8, 2012.
  15. ^ Scoggins, Phil (August 31, 2012). "Harris County Grad Lands Role as Power Ranger". WRBL. Retrieved September 8, 2012.
  16. ^ "The Blue Ranger from Power Rangers: Megaforce". Nick.com. Retrieved 2013-01-19.
  17. ^ "The Pink Ranger from Power Rangers: Megaforce". Nick.com. Retrieved 2013-01-19.
  18. ^ "The Yellow Ranger from Power Rangers: Megaforce". Nick.com. Retrieved 2013-01-19.
  19. ^ "The Black Ranger from Power Rangers: Megaforce". Nick.com. Retrieved 2013-01-19.
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