Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers '96 is the unofficial fourth season of Mighty Morphin' never told. A proper finale for the original "six teenagers with attitude," creatively revamped from visor-to-morpher by a fresh, bold, and totally morphinominal vision.
In MMPR '96, Katherine Hillard's ultimate destiny is revealed as the Pink Ronin, a hardened warrior vowed to avenge her fallen comrades against the evil, enigmatic ruler of all worlds, Lord Drakkon. However, Drakkon's ambitions extend far beyond even Kat's worst imaginings. Only by re-discovering the value of trust and forgiving sins past, can she hope to aid the last Rangers standing between Drakkon and his plans for complete multiverse domination.
The goal behind MMPR '96 is to create a professional-sounding cinematic audio drama (similar to Karl Dutton's Power Rangers audio drama series), with a fresh story that cherry-picks concepts and canon from both the original show and Boom comics, then fusing those together with my own creative re-interpretation of what Power Rangers is, has been, and should be in the year 2024. A complete deconstruction of the world and its characters, merged with deep, thematic symbolism and complex character arcs that span across an epic saga that could be the last chapter to Power Rangers as a story.
MMPR '96 is produced and written exclusively by me, using Da Vinci Resolve to edit, with licensed sound effects and music from epidemicsound.com, in addition to other sources. I have extensive experience with audio as a medium through working over the years re-editing/re-scoring a certain favorite anime of mine that can be found sailing the seven seas, and have written more than a couple "not-quite publishing-ready" novels, with an absolute obsession at understanding and mastering the craft of storytelling, finding inspiration and tremendous insight from legendary guru's like Robert McKee, John Turby, etc.
I'm looking for dedicated voice actors seeking unique, engaging, and challenging material to tackle that they would be more than proud to cite MMPR '96 as a work reference on their voiceover resumes. All actors must have clear audio and no background noise in their auditions to be considered for roles.
If there are any more questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me!
If you were shortlisted and haven't been contacted by me, now's the time to make some noise!
For full info on the casting/audition process, please read the following doc: Recording Quality Standards
DEADLINE: Casting decisions will start being announced at the start of June. A two week final notice will be given for each role that is close to a decision.
If you were shortlisted and haven't been contacted by me, now's the time to make some noise!
For full info on the casting/audition process, please read the following doc: Recording Quality Standards
DEADLINE: Casting decisions will start being announced at the start of June. A two week final notice will be given for each role that is close to a decision.
Quick update to note that the next round of Extended Auditions that have been opened include:
Rita-Zedd
Kat-Trini
Jason-Trini
The next two that will finish out "Round 1" Extendeds for Shortlisted VAs will be an Adam/Billy/Karone scene, and then a Rita/Zack scene.
Also, I believe I've reached out to just about everyone either on Discord or on here that I've currently shortlisted, so if I've somehow missed getting in touch with you, feel free to contact me about recording for the Acoustic.
STay tuned!
Hey everyone!
Happy to announce that auditions for the following characters are now open for shortlisted VA's to record for (provided an Acoustic Audition has been submitted and reviewed by me):
Alpha/Kat/Zordon
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LNuMq2rN0E6LXcAZVwKHOmvQMOXdbRFr/view?usp=drive_link
Goldar/Scorpina
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xMmQ3_iL5_rtcDpyiifOrqabJp1JxZwv/view?usp=drive_link
Ernie/Kat/Kim/Tommy
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1m92q7Rzo1RrqEdi8OWSRnNluHLHJoBuK/view?usp=drive_link
I believe I've pretty much contacted/friend requested all Discordable folks possible, so for CCC DM folks, I will start reaching out relatively soonish in regards to catching all you guys up.
The next set of auditions I plan on rolling out soon are:
Rita/Zedd
Kat/Trini
Jason/Trini
Otherwise, I'll keep you guys posted as this project continues to develop.
Thanks!
Yo everyone!
I know I've been radio silent the past couple of weeks, but now it's time to get everyone new here properly caught up-to-speed!
First and foremost, this is a refreshed listing from a delisted project (470+auditions over 12 weeks). From that, about fifty people made the current shortlist for advancing into the next round of auditions, which is where today's update chimes in.
I've written up a Recording Syllabus that summarizes the overall Casting Process, Recording Standards, Issues, and my Resolve EQ settings for transparency on what's done on my end.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tmkoadyW8vEs8ymKjeRjC3cnARU90KpC/view?usp=drive_link
This doc is pretty simple and straightforward, and should answer any of the general questions about where casting progress currently stands.
Which brings me to the Acoustic Audition, as mentioned and detailed in the Recording Syllabus above.
Mock-Up:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/17I1nGQMgK4YO4rQUG9uPa_3w58LY7bNl/view?usp=drive_link
Script: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZYVcAKXNqzgiJE0FOEG_lxN1B7OXG5TV/view?usp=drive_link
If I've shortlisted you (and there's several people I haven't yet that I will be doing so shortly), then I will be getting in contact with you about recording your characters lines for testing in the Audition above, as well as an invitation (not mandatory) to the project Discord with the other currently Shortlisted VAs.
And that's really all I have to expand on for today. People who have been following since the original listing know that sometimes I can get really in-the-weeds in regards to details and analysis...but I'm choosing the "brevity is the soul of wit," option for today.
Ciao!
TLDR: Tommy=Black Symbiote Spider-Man
TLDR: Drakkon=Zamasu/Goku Black
Extended Auditions:
Kat-Kim-Tommy
Saba-Tommy
Lord Drakkon-Pink Ronin
Tommy Oliver's life has never been in more turmoil. His ex-Ranger girlfriend's dumped him and skipped town, and he's constantly walking a tightrope around the new Pink Ranger, Kat, pretending he doesn't know that she thinks that he doesn't know about her feelings for him. But, after striking the deathblow with Saba on Zedd's latest creation, he re-absorbs his previously stolen green ranger energy embedded in the non-deformed clone's body, pushing his Ranger powers beyond their previous limits.
Feeling like he's outgrown Zordon's moral lecturing and Jason's boy-scout routine, he joins up with the returned Prometha Pink Kimberly on her mission to expand the influence of Rangers across the globe in the fight for the greater good. However, even working within the boundaries of Kimberly's ethical lines in-the-sand, the same frustrations as Zordon's "rules" mount inside him as once again he is being restrained from fulfilling his true potential at making the world a better, safer place...
In another reality, Lord Drakkon has conquered the Earth and numerous Eltarian systems. He is many things: Elegant, graceful, charming, visionary, all-powerful, benevolent, forgiving, commanding, certain, calculating, poised, cunning, lethal, iron-clad--perfection. He has everything that befits his stature--everything that is, except an equal to share in the glory of his masterful designs.
For simply conquering one universe is not enough to satisfy his ambitions. Every reality must bend to his will and be cleansed by his purity...especially the Power Rangers.
*To Jason* Okay then, Zordan—now your ass is really going on this mat!
Kim, look—no one knows more than me how it feels. When I lost Green...I’d wished I’d died. But...you were there for me. I want to help...but you keep running away, and I can’t understand why.
*To Pink Ronin* That’s a matter of perspective, but now you finally understand the truth. I am not this conjured up evil spirit you’ve imagined masquerading around in the face you so love. No, the facade, the mask—it’s all been from you parading around as a vigilante against my divine justice. Hiding, burying yourself in the sands like a worm afraid to embrace me out of a nonsensical fear of forsaking the others. But you can’t hide from yourself anymore, Kat. Even as I speak, your very eyes betray the lies behind the false, virtuous persona you still shakingly cling to. So, I—Lord Drakkon—beseech you—unburden yourself from the specter of Zordon’s moral decadence, and free yourself to be mine as you yearn!
***Must have Australian accent, natural or practiced***
TLDR: Pink Ronin=Batman
TLDR: Kat=Kitty Pryde
Extended Auditions:
Kat-Kim-Tommy
Kim Slayer-Pink Ronin
Lord Drakkon-Pink Ronin
Katherine Hillard is the fresh rookie on the Mighty Morphin' team, constantly battling her imposter syndrome over the seemingly impossible task of replacing Kimberly Hart. Between navigating Ranger duties with her own complicated feelings for Kimberly's ex, and visions of a nightmarish world haunting her dreams, Kat finds herself confronted as the central key that may help decide the ultimate fate of not just the Rangers, but their reality.
For in another one conquered by the mysterious Lord Drakkon, Pink Ronin stands as the last survivor of Zordan's legacy, fueled by vengeance to kill Drakkon for his unfathomable atrocities. Under his crushing dystopian order, trusting others only gets you killed, but that is exactly what Pink Ronin must do to have a shot at ending his tyranny; through recruiting former frenemies like Scorpina, and even the one person she hates more than Drakkon himself--his own fearsome Ranger Slayer-- the ex Kimberly Hart.
*As Pink Ronin* About time you came out your cubby holes. I was getting impatient. *Break* I have no quarrel with any of you. Leave, before you make a mistake you won’t live to regret.
*As Pink Ronin* Tell me, why didn’t your Lord send his precious Ranger Slayer with you? *Break* Pity. She was the only chance you had.
*As MMPR Kat* I...remember seeing the Dragonzord on the telly back home...scared out-of-my-bloody-wits like everyone else about these horrifying alien machines and monsters popping up again and again since Arrival Day like some late-night Godzilla marathon.
TLDR: Kimberly=Iron Man/Atom Eve
TLDR: Kimslayer=Joker/Harley Quinn
Extended Auditions:
Kat-Kim-Tommy
Divatox-Kim
Kim Slayer-Pink Ronin
After Rita's previous scheme permanently severed Kimberly's connection to the Pterodactyl coin, she has traded smashing in Tengu's and monster faces for climbing cliffs without ropes, racing through nightime Paris on her motorbike, and even recreational drugs and alcohol--anything that chases the adrenaline-junkie high being a Ranger once gave her. It's not until Prometha CEO Grace Sterling recruits her to become their first "Promethea Pink" Ranger does she regain her true purpose.
Intent on not wasting her second chance, Kimberly dives head-on with her mission to redefine the very concept of a Power Ranger, much to Zordon and Jason's dismay. Taking advantage of the growing rifts within the team, she convinces Tommy, Zack, and Billy to leave Zordon's "rules" behind and join her crusade to make a bigger difference in the world. However, when Tommy starts defying Promethea and even her orders, she starts re-evaluating if her approach isn't actually eliminating threats, but creating them...
However, in another reality, after being captured and psychologically twisted into becoming Lord Drakkon's sycophantically murderous "Ranger Slayer," the former Kimberly Hart only has two purposes--to serve his whims, and kill Rangers. But, after being captured by Pink Ronin and Scorpina in a duel, she strikes a deal to help them combat Drakkon's forces in exchange for a promised rematch with Pink Ronin alone to-the-death. After all, her loyalty lies only with her Lord himself, not his minions, and the only thing she wants more than her Lord's approval is to hand him the last of the Earth's power coins to finally complete his collection...
Oh, for Christ’s sake, Tommy, do you always need everything spelled out in ABC’s and 123’s? I swear, for being able to go head-to-head with the worst freakshows imaginable—you’re an absolutely infuriating lughead sometimes.
Kat’s gotten exactly what she’s wanted, hasn’t she? My coin, my friends, you...
*To Pink Ronin* Liar. I’m the one with post-clitoral clarity bout our relationship...Zack, Billy, Trini...they were your world, and I took them all away, one-by-one, leaving you all by your lonesome now to run around with the remaining filth that sully my Lord’s grand plans, prancing around in a fancy cape like you’re Jason in Pink with a larger bust. No, you, you’re the one who flatters herself pretendin’ like you're still this mighty morphin’ Power Ranger worthy of that pterodactyl coin you stole from me along with My Lord’s affections!
TLDR: Jason=Cyclops/Steve Rogers
Extended Audition: Jason-Trini
The leader of the Power Rangers, Jason's always been fearless in putting his life on the line and making personal sacrifices to protect the team. But even veterans face new challenges, such as learning how to train the new rookie Pink Ranger, Katherine Hillard, or possibly having his and Zordon's authority usurped over the team by none other than the returning Prothea Pink Ranger, Kimberly Hart.
After the team splinters into two from the growing tensions of the ideological war, Jason is left with just Trini and Kat staying by his side. But after an increasingly unhinged Tommy critically injuries a Ranger during a heated scuffle gone wrong, Jason takes it upon himself to track Tommy down and strip him of his White Tiger power coin before he hurts anyone else--even if it cost Jason his own life...
Hey, don’t knock yourself, Tommy. We all have off days.
That was when we had the luxury of being naive and ill-prepared. Zedd ended that.
*To Trini* Says who? Kim? The person who just ran out on us and Tommy? Who hates Kat’s guts now despite being the one who gave her the damn Pterodactyl coin? That Kim who’s never even known what a decision is if it isn’t rash and impulsive and centered first-and-foremost on herself?
Extended Audition:
Angelia-Rita-Zack
When Zachary Taylor became the Black Ranger, he thought it was his first grand step of his life's journey toward greatness. Four years later, however, he still feels like he's stuck in freshmen year. Hip Hop Kido is passe, Angela has decided it's time to find someone serious, and Zach has been stuck in Jason's shadow as faithful #2.
Frustrated with the lack of direction and growth, Zack decides it's time for a change once Kimberly returns as Promethea's new government sanctioned Ranger, and kicks all of Zordon's rules to the curb in joining her new crusade in expanding the scope of Power Rangers in the world, along with revealing his secret identity to the public.
The instant fame and fortune seem like the overdue boon he's deserved--Hip Hop Kido becoming a massive martial arts franchise, and endless attention from the ladies that leave Angela the one finally chasing him. But, as Zack discovers, overnight celebrity and sucess carry its own set of dangers...
Dang, Tommy—Jace is smoking you today. Already lost count.
Yo, Kimberly! How’s my favorite future Olympic gymnast swingin’?
Why don’t you grab a chair and kick it with us for a bit?
Billy Extended Auditions:
Adam-Billy-Karone
The only companionship Billy has ever desired has been between his fellow Rangers and science textbooks, but his long-time hypothesis on the subject changes once he encounters Karone, a young alien bounty hunter on the trail of tracking down the inter-galactic drug pirate Divatox. As preposterous as the old adage "opposites attract," is as a theory, Billy finds the reality becoming more self-evident the more time is spent with Karone, and his quest to dissway her from her trajectory of assured self-destruction fueled by the obsessive irrational compulsion the poison of revenge brings.
The last of the original five slain by Lord Drakkon's Ranger Slayer, Billy left Pink Ronin with one final parting gift--"Cranston," an AI backup of himself created from reverse-engineering the same Eltarian technology that preserved Zordon on Earth until the destruction the Command Center by Lord Drakkon. But even with being the only ally the Pink Ronin genuinely trust, Cranston finds himself wishing she would open up to him the way she and his creator did with Zordon instead of just being a helpful gizmo...
Well, I’d say he’s currently suffering from a major dissociative preoccupation impairing the connection between his cerebrum and central nervous system.
*To Zack as Trini walks in to argue with Jason* I sense a discomforting disposition entering our recreational facility’s vicinity.
I’d wager our presence for this impending quarrel is politely requested to be excused.
Extended Audition:
Trini has always prided herself on being the heart of the group, never quick to anger or making rash decisions. After Kimberly's departure, Trini takes it on herself to be the new Pink Ranger's "big sister" and more gentler guiding hand to Jason's sometimes too stern reprimands.
But on Kimberly's return as the Prothea Pink Ranger, Trini's patience for amicable differences of opinion even with her best friend quickly exceeds even her limits as Kimberly newfounded crusade splits the bulk of the group away to Prothea, leaving only her, Kat, and Jason standing by Zordon's side. Despite the blow to the roster, Trini finds the test of faith and loyalty to Jason bringing out previously supressed feelings for each other in both of them...but convincing Jason he can allow himself to be vulnerable and leader of the team, is an entirely different matter...
Billy-ese is...an acquired taste.
Kim! Oh my God, where have you been? We haven’t seen you in school, and you haven’t returned my calls. We’ve been worried.
You know, when I cry, my Mom often says, “May our tears fall like rain, so the storms can pass.” I always thought I understood what she meant by it...until I became a Ranger.
TLDR: Karone=Leon the Professional's Mathilda (Natalie Portman) & Zeiram's Iria
Extended Auditions:
As a bounty hunter, Karone has been chasing the criminal trails of Divatox for years, but always seemingly falling one step short. Following the latest stream of Tox drug shipments to Earth, she now possibly has her chance to finally extract her revenge for the murder of her family. She has little concern for macabre villains or teenage Power Rangers--as long as they both stay out her way in settling her personal vendetta.
In another reality, Astronema has risen to power as the omnimous avatar of the Dark Spector--a ethereal force responsible for helping with balancing the scales between good and evil throughout the universe. A scale that has become unended thanks to the rise and threat of Lord Drakkon's empire.
Marshalling forces to help put an end to this unnatural imbalance, Astronema and Spector's forces work on creating an ultimate weapon to topple Drakkon for good--the Gravezord. Loyal to her master, Astronema won't suffer the likes of interlopers like Pink Ronin, Lami, or even Lord Drakkon's own Ranger Slayer from hijacking Dark Spector's grand design for their own ends...
Adam! Quit trying to flunk our lab and pass the vegetable oil over already, will you?
Gee, Billy--you're so smart and like, so educated! Why, I bet you could take Mr. Wilton's place and not miss a beat.
I don't know what polar molecules are...but I certainly know what being strongly attracted to someone is like...
TLDR: Rita = Cersei Lannister
Extended Audition:
Note*This is a completely different take on the character that's the furthest thing from her traditional Barbara Goodson portrayal.
Rita desires nothing more than to get out from the ruling thumb of her "dear" Lord husband Zedd and seize his reigns of power for herself, along with extracting proper vengeance on Zordon for trapping her in his Eltar Reformation cube for 10,000 years.
Her only true loyalties lie with Scorpina, the closet thing to an adoptive daughter she has, and her father, Vile. But her loyalty to the latter becomes strained once he shows up on Earth and reveals the existence of her "brother" Rito, created by Vile after he thought his only daughter was dead.
A more unfortunate fate befalls another realities Rita, who is captured by the uprising forces of Lord Drakkon, and maliciously transformed into an enslaved cyborg as the ultimate humiliating revenge for once enslaving the former Tommy Oliver as the Green Ranger...
Hmph. I told you, didn’t I, my poor, foolishly flayed cadaver of a husband? My father’s fealty lies solely with his iniquitous work, not a fledging allegiance to a pompous tyrant’s declining hold.
Most vulnerable? Let’s kill them in their sleep like the children they are and be done with it!
You Eltarians and your asinine sense of honor will be the end of you just like it was for Zordon, Zedd. But don’t pretend my plan was all for naught. Besides the ample amount of coin energy procured, my precious Kat has replaced the Pink Ranger. She does not have the training or experience of her predecessor, which is to our advantage if we act quickly.
Totally looking for the best Barbara Goodson Impersonation on this one.
To voice Classic Rita in the opening, possible Retro Ranger Flashback segments, and in Episode 6, "Katnap on Ice"
Ahhh! After ten thousand years I'm free! It's time to conquer Earth!
Oh, indeed I was, Jason--until the writer realized you can't truly rain on a Ranger parade without some classic Wicked Witch of the West, nails-on-a- chalkboard Goodson-ness! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
Hehehehehe! I'm afraid neither of you have a choice! The franchise is in the mud, and Karl's doing Zeo. You have no where else to go for work, power pukes! It's going to be so much fun giving you all such massive headaches! HAHAHAHA--
TLDR: Zedd = Magneto
Extended Auditions:
Lord Zedd faces what he once never thought possible--certain defeat. Whether from the humiliating losses to Zordan's children continuing to mount from their private war over possession of the last power coins, or the multiplying legions of Machina's androids breaking through Eltarian's galactic borders, Zedd realizes that there is only one last hand for him to play to save his prized homeworld.
For Lord Zedd must die, so that Zophram, Eltar's greatest warrior, may once again rise and crush his enemies, Ranger and Machina alike, once and for all.
You speak candidly for one who’s life hinges on the barest threads that remain of my ascetic graces.
Do not test me, Rita—least you forget there are far worse agonies to suffer than a merciful death.
The Rangers have proven themselves most formidable with battle mechs. Only a full-powered Serpentera could destroy their arsenal. No, Goldar, they must be met on the ground, where they are most vulnerable.
Extended Auditions:
Loyal to Rita, rival to Goldar, Scorpina lives for nothing but the heart-pounding thrill of battle and conquest, or so she thought..
In another reality ruled by the iron-fisted Lord Drakkon, she's simply "Lami," a dubious merc hired by Divatox to help her former enemy the Pink Ronin take down Lord Drakkon and his diabolical Ranger Slayer. However, she keeps her true motivation to herself--mercy killing the enslaved Robo-Rita.
So that’s what sulking on your throne like a reclusive mute for weeks is called now? Strategy?
Speak for yourself, Titan. My tongue doesn’t grovel like yours.
*Talking to Goldar* Enslavement requires a power source like the Dragon Coin to keep its host subservient. The kitten was swayed through manipulative suggestions of things already buried deep in her heart, but like a knob, another’s hand can reverse the effects. Of course, a lapdog like yourself only needs orders to follow, not details.
Extended Auditions:
Loyalty, honor--these are the traits Goldar values above all else. Long ago, he vowed he would serve Lord Zedd until his dying death, and so far he has kept that vow--even under the most distasteful circumstances, such as serving under Rita and the constant entanglements with the Rangers.
But with Lord Zedd's rebirth as Zophram, Goldar questions the merits of his former pledge, since if Lord Zedd is "dead," then Goldar's only allegiance is back to where it started--his own...
Wanting a truly fearsome take on Goldar, not a show-accurate one.
Dammit! I have no patience for these childish games when there should be Ranger blood on my sword!
Our Lord is simply strategizing his remaining avenues for attack.
P-pardon me, my Lord, but what about repowering Serpentera? Surely that would be the better alternative than expending the finite coin energy collected on yet another of Finster’s failed, useless abominations?
TLDR: Divatox = Leon the Professional's Norman Stansfield (Gary Oldman)
Extended Audition:
Divatox-Kim
The self-styled "Queen of the Pirates," Divatox has zero interest in the frivolous planetary conquest of the Lord Zedd's of the universe. Her empire building kinks come in the form of furthering the interstellar expansion of her smuggling operations, particularly when it comes to her wonder-hit designer drug, Tox.
Despite her own addiction to getting high off her own supplies, Tox has amassed her a vast pool of wealth and information, as well as VIP access to important regulatory officials, whether through specially laced suggestive mind control variants of Tox, or her through the whims of her own seductive charms.
However, the rise of Lord Drakkon has been very bad for business. So bad, in-fact, it's forced her to directly lend her prized resources to the remaining band of rebels who may be able snuff him out for good--mainly the Pink Ronin, the last surviving Power Ranger.
Pardon the interruption to your never-ending festival of greed--which I greatly adore by the way--but I've come to make just a teensy little withdrawal for a very special client, along with delivering a message...
Any other brave, courageous souls among you seeking a first-hand supernova experience? No? Splendid! Now, as I was saying before I was so rudely interrupted--your days as the reigning exploitive occupiers of the globe are coming to their bittersweet end.
Naturally, this will lead to certain redundancies in desperate need of liquidation--you know, the usual bloodletting and back-stabbing involved with merger and acquisitions.
TLDR: Zordan = Charles Xavier
Extended Auditions:
Originally one of Eltar's last surviving Power Rangers, Zordan has been reborn on Earth as a transcendent neural AI that has served as the strong guiding voice of reason for the current Rangers during their darkest hours. However, their unwavering loyalty is about to face the ultimate test as it's revealed that Zordan has been intentionally obstructing from them the full tragic history behind the Power Coins, their purpose, or his past relations to Lord Zedd...
I'm open to interpretation for the voice, but Heisenberg-like gravitas is what my ideal is for it. "Classic Zordon" doesn't fit "96's tone.
Katherine, there’s no need to be alarmed. Your dreams are probably just the last psychic remnants of Rita’s spell trying to regain control. A normal side-effect that will vanish in time.
Rita is cold and murderous. Her possession of you does not foretell your own capacity for good or evil. That can only be determined by your own choices.
I beg to differ. Indeed, being a Ranger is a tremendous burden to carry—especially at your age—but you must remember, the others too once shared similar gaps in their experience and instincts. Only through strict discipline, training, and a willingness to learn from their failings have they become the seasoned warriors you’re misjudging your own potential by. Growth takes time, Katherine. You must learn to embrace that fact if you ever hope to one day master not just being a Ranger, but yourself.
Totally looking for the best OG Zordon Impersonation on this one.
To voice Classic Zordon in the opening, and possible Retro Ranger Flashback segments.
Alpha, Rita's escaped! Recruit a team of teenagers with attitude!
Saba Extended Audition:
An entity that's embedded within the White Power coin to guide and advise it's wielder, Saba has developed a strong relationship with his human steward, Tommy Oliver, willing to protect him at all cost, even at defiance of Zordon's direct orders.
Using himself as a conduit to help Tommy siphon away Drakkon the Ranger Slayer's Green Ranger power to save the team, the boost pushes both Saba and Tommy to new heights in capabilities and strength. Now the most powerful Ranger on the team, the lines between where Tommy ends and Saba begins start to blur the more the White Power coins limits are tested and pushed, evolving Tommy and Saba's perspective about Zordan's outdated "good and evil" shtick, or his favorite pet student Jason's fumbling leadership.
The old rules of engagement must be retired to defeat the Rangers enemies permanently, and lead the way to a more ambitious, wide-scale form of justice that extends beyond Zordan's secret little wars...
So...yet another mortal has elected to stain themselves upon my divine realm. What an excruciatingly tedious fate I must suffer...
Not a very bright one, are you? Certainly not clever enough to have traveled here on your own accord. Has the universe fallen into such dire straits it's now reduced to sending a mere child to claim me? The hubris behind such an offering...insulting.
Intimidated? Oh, how highly you flatter yourself! I could drive you into an irrevocable madness at any moment of my choosing--if you are even worthy of such an honor. Tell me, why should I spare your frail, malleably stunted psyche from being shattered by my magnificence?
Oh, what a relief! Usually, Billy calls around this time to work on command center projects.
Zordan‘s right! Tommy struggled with nightmares too, and he’s perfectly fine now.
Oh...sorry, Katherine. One of the circuits in the lower-level generators shorted. Please ignore me.
Extended Audition:
Adam-Billy-Karone
NOT a Power Ranger.
A Junior at Angel Grove High, and friend of Zachary Taylor and Billy Cranston.
*To Kay* Fine--but only because I need Billy to Bill Nye us another A from Angel Grove's High's numero uno chemistry A-hole Mr. Wilton today.
I don't, but not everything in life is a bookworm science project, Billy. It's vibes...or intuition as you'd call it. Besides, Zack told me you used to date a girl scout, and that one nerdy girl Violet who went so far as to make a freakin' statue out of you. I mean, not even all-star quarterback Matt Cook can brag about ever being honored like that.
Bro, it's your senior year--what could possibly be more important in the world right now than getting laid?
Extended Audition:
Angelia-Rita-Zack
Zack's on again/off-again girlfriend...sorta...kinda--it's complicated.
Zack, you're too dang corny to be a big-time Hollywood star...but you know...I don't mind corny...as long as that popcorn pager doesn't go off again.
You did. No disappearing act, and I've never seen a R-rated film in an actual theater before. Not too shabby for a second date.
Guys always take themselves so seriously when trying to impress me. But you...it's like there's nothing in the world that jams up your gutters--not even me.
The Juice Bar Guy that syas "on the house" a lot.
Here you go, kids. Five cold sodas, and for our new Aussie Park Kat, today’s special goji berrie smoothie—on the house!
Hey, just doing my small part to make ya feel at home. Couldn’t find better tour guides to Angel Grove than your cohorts here.
Hey! Bulk! Skull! Haven’t I told ya nimrods...
Russian Female. Commander of Legionnaire group killed by Pink Ronin in the intro.
By order of Lord Drakkon, you are under arrest!
Drop the package! Last warning!
*To Pink Ronin as she is wounded and bout to die* Lord...Drakkon...will... *Break* Ne...never...he...is...God...
Subordinate of the Drakkon Squad killed by Pink Ronin in the Intro.
We serve our Lord to our dying breath, unlike you, you treasonous Ronin bitch.
Watch it! In the air!
Subordinate of the Drakkon Squad killed in the intro by Pink Ronin
The Slayer has more important duties than serving our Lord’s justice to the last Eltarian scum!
Drop the container, now!
Angel Grove High School Chemistry teacher.
Role for Episode 4, "I Really, Really Hate CopyKats."
(clears throat) Mr. Park--I would advise you to be more cautious with the handling of valuable school equipment, unless you want me to speak to Coach Fairfield about your lackadaisical attitude in my classroom again...
Good. Then I suggest you stay more attentive to your current assignment like Mr. Cranston and Ms Andersen.
Looking for talented musical contributors for composing certain musical pieces for this series.
1. Intro: Currently, I'm not actively seeking an Intro theme, as I feel pretty fine with sticking with the OG Ron Wasserman version as is (First 20 seconds being the TV theme, with the remainder being spliced from Wasserman's 2012 Redux Remaster). My current WIP of it can be viewed below.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-uqZrslCAjfblbcPAAlFbS3QCVr9C01_/view?usp=drive_link
However, I'm open to discussing the possibility of a new cover, but it MUST use real instruments 1:1 with Wasserman's version and have vocals.
2. Outro: I'm looking for a proper Outro/Credits theme that is a loose reprisal of the MMPR theme (like in the original show in the example below), but this one is way more open to creative re-interpretation/modernization, not to mention will have to be longer given the natural differences behind the act of production crediting in audio versus the fast scrolling of visual media.
https://youtu.be/TRT2BP67TPU?list=PLyv1WVrFyI2PbhLbbBZ900iB6KyUejUFq
3. Next Episode Preview: I'm wanting to have a 30 second NEP at the end of each episode (after the credits), similar to how many anime (like Dragon Ball), or Super Sentai itself feature (like in the example from Sentai MEGA Ranger below).
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fdguE9nbFqedxsGv9I6cQrvCsDbmyLq_/view?usp=drive_link
4. "Earcatchers': Bumpers for the "commercial break" at the half-way point in each episode, just like Sentai and various other anime.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pMPeHAJQwpvl0y3qD3C1pLxdwLN96KkF/view?usp=drive_link
5. Blast from the Power Past Segments: Now, this is probably the most ambitious/asking musical contribution, but I would like each episode to feature a segment about 1 min to 90 seconds paying direct homage to the original TV show, recreating its most memorable segments (particularly from Season 1) with the MMPR '96 cast (though not canon to MMPR '96 story itself).
Given the homage nature, I would like the classic mickey-mousing of the musical bits recreated as-faithfully-as-possible to perfectly compliment the tributes to the Original Show these scenes are meant to be.
Currently, i have a rough draft mock-up for E1 based on this scene from the first episode of the series:
Source for segment name, and the beginning style of intros for these: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gYa5mKnhPbj30eCvqk_pm7ThLAn2PwNM/view?usp=drive_link
Original Clip: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1g6phmX2rvujt5jggYp6RpVKcrhMzAn-5/view?usp=drive_link
E1 Mock Up: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nspHY3m7aoF73vJKQO_VE9xUIRRWTsPI/view?usp=drive_link
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Looking for talented artist(s) who can help with the few visual aspects involved with the series.
1.Logo--Wanting a logo to use that remains faithful to the original MMPR design (as if they were directly hired to re-design the logo for a MMPR Season 4 instead of Zeo back in the day), but with the added '96 included (think X-Men '97).
2.Thumbnails--someone who knows how to create eye-catching thumbnails and images for social media audio podcast platforms like Spotify/iTunes/Youtube, etc.
3.Character Art--Someone with a unique and striking art style to make the pieces that can be used for the episode thumbnails. Given how demanding hand-drawn art is, I'm not asking for anything super-detailed like this "Jim Lee" slop concept of Pink Ronin from Grok:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HxS0UdJBCy-blBBblVVeKaHGByZHTrsE/view?usp=drive_link
But someone who can take the basic premise of what's given and redesign it in a much more simplified anime/mangaesque fashion--invocative of Akira Toriyama's charming character sketches, for example (but not precisely his style specifically).
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