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No, not that one, an all new one!
http://www.powerrangers.com/featurefilmannouncement.pdf
SANTA MONICA, CA, May 7, 2014 – Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF), a leading global entertainment company, and Saban Brands, a strategic brand management company that acquires and
builds global consumer brands, are partnering to develop and produce an original live action
feature !lm based on the iconic Power Rangers property, it was announced today by creator
of Power Rangers Haim Saban and Lionsgate Chief Executive Officer Jon Feltheimer.¤ The
announcement marks another step in Lionsgate’s continued commitment to build a broad
portfolio of branded properties and franchises with global appeal.
Saban launched Mighty Morphin Power Rangers as a live action television series more than 20
years ago, and the series has been in continuous production ever since. It has subsequently
grown into one of the world’s most popular and recognizable brands, with toys, apparel,
costumes, video games, DVD’s, comic books and other merchandise.
The two companies noted that, with an extensive and extremely devoted worldwide fan base
as well as a deep and detailed mythology, the Power Rangers are primed for the big
screen.¤¤The new !lm franchise will re-envision the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, a group of
high school kids who are infused with unique and cool super powers but must harness and
use those powers as a team if they have any hope of saving the world