'Power Rangers' Reboot Movie News, Update: Production Report Lists Film for a January 2016 Filming Schedule
Not much has been heard about the big screen adaptation of Haim Saban's popular 1990s superhero TV series "Power Rangers" until now when a report revealed what seems to be the date which the project will commence its filming.
Citing the details posted over at the Directors Guild of Canada website, Screen Rant said that the "Power Rangers" movie reboot will begin production in January 2016 in Vancouver.
The project does, in fact, have a working title listed as "Shirt." The publication went on to reiterate the already confirmed report that the movie will be under the direction of "Project Almanac" helmer Dean Israelite with the script written by "X-Men: First Class" duo, Ashley Miller and Zack Stentz.
Taking hints from the details, SR speculated that "Shirt" will most likely wrap up by April but with the dates constantly adjusting, this could somehow affect the initial release date schedule of January 2017.
If it does arrive to the cinemas on the designated date, it will go toe-to-toe with blockbuster titles like "Guardian of the Galaxy Vol. 2," "Toy Story 4," "Wonder Woman," "Star Wars: Episode VIII," and many more.
For those who missed it, earlier casting reports from Collider.com said that the movie will be going back to its roots. However, the new slate of young superheroes will be given "much more fleshed out background stories."
As for the story itself, it is rumored to open with a scene involving Zordon and his team of original Power Rangers facing off with Rita Repulsa and her minions during the cretaceous period. Facing a great disadvantage, Zordon opted to detonate a black hole which sucked in Rita and her armies to its core.
Fast forward to the present times, viewers will now find the teenagers Jason, Zack, Kimberly, Billy, and Trini discovering the five power coins that activate in the hands of the deserving people.
Rita Repulsa, this time, is in Russia looking to amass huge amounts of gold to revive Goldar.
Needless to say, these are just unconfirmed plot and release date details. Stay tuned for more updates.
