It seems like it's all systems go for the Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers' film adaptation!
Several months ago, Lionsgate and Saban announced their intention to do a reboot of the popular 90s live action series. The "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers," is speculated to be spun into a version similar to what fans of "Pacific Rim" had appreciated in its live-action adaptation starring "Sons of Anarchy"'s Charlie Hunnam, Screenrant reported.
The thirst for television's colored suit, karate-fighting superheroes quickly has transcended from online blogs to the office later on, as a Glasgow company posted an advert for to Power Rangers. Although the link to the original advertisement is no longer working, the company's December 13 Facebook post details what they need from the Rangers.
"It's morphin' time! Gumtree advert calls for Glasgow Power Rangers. A Glasgow company has allegedly advertised their wish to recruit two full time Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. In an advert posted on the city's Gumtree website, the currently anonymous poster has said that 'colours are negotiable but applicants must be comfortable with hand to hand combat, be confident in Lycra and have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office'... Read here: https://glasgow.stv.tv/192051/"
The ad calls for "ambitious, athletic and dependable" applicants who know hand-to-hand combat as well as Microsoft Office.
In Odessa, Texas, a former Power Ranger had a meet-and-greet with fans who have known her in the television series. Karan Ashley, who was known as Aisha Campbell/Yellow Ranger, spoke with News West 9 about her journey in Seasons 2 and 3 of the TV series and in the 1995 action flick. When asked about the renewed interest of the Power Rangers, she said, "It's crazy! Twenty years later, we are still hot. Power Rangers have always been this thing that people loved but were afraid to admit to, and now we still have this huge following an have been able to travel all over to New York, London, to Odessa."
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