New Dino Thunder Promos Up Two New promos for Dino Thunder that recently aired on ABC Family are now online in the Promos section.
January 23, 2004
DT Premiere Double-run and New ABC Family Jetix Schedule
The newest ABC CNG schedule update for February shows that PRDT 2-part premiere will be getting repeat showings on 2/15 at 8:30 and 9:00 am, and all during the week of 2/16 to 2/20 at 8:00 am and 8:30 am.
Also, ABC Family will have a new slightly altered schedule for Jetix at its launch. Here is the new lineup beginning 2/21 (All times ET/PT):
7:00 am Medabots 7:30 am Digimon 8:00 am Best of Power Rangers 8:30 am Power Rangers Dino Thunder 9:00 am Beyblade 9:30 am Digimon 10:00 am 2-hour movie
Movies will be shown in a Sunday new/Saturday repeat format. Here are the known movies being shown in the block:
Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure (2/14 only)
Back to the Future Part II (2/15 and 2/21)
Motocrossed (2/22 and 2/28)
Air Bud: Golden Receiver (2/29 and presumably 3/5)
Dino Thunder Press Release mentions PRDT on Toon Disney The following is the text of a press release issued today for Dino Thunder. Included is the return of Katrina Devine to PR as Cassidy, and the presence of PRDT on Toon Disney beginning February 14 at 7:30 pm ET/PT.
The phenomenon of Power Rangers meets the fascination of dinosaurs
in "Power Rangers DinoThunder," the newest series in the #1 global
action/adventure franchise
-- Series Premieres During the New Jetix Programming Block --
-- Saturday, February 14 on ABC Family --
BURBANK, CA, January 23, 2004 . . . The marvel of seemingly typical
teens morphing into mighty heroes is now combined with the awe of
dinosaurs in "Power Rangers DinoThunder," the 12th installment of the
world's most popular kids' action/adventure franchise, "Power
Rangers."
The goliath "Power Rangers" franchise has captivated tens of
millions of kids for over a decade. Today, it is the #1 boys' action
brand in the marketplace. This year, it expands on TV and will be seen
on two basic cable networks and one broadcast network in 17 timeslots
(mornings and evenings) each week. It is also seen in 140 countries
around the world. Off TV, "Power Rangers" dominates as the perennial
favorite among boys, spanning action figures and toys that, since
1993, continue to top the charts as the number one action figure
brand. "Power Rangers" also span across multiple categories of
consumer products including home videos/DVD titles, publishing,
interactive and apparel.
"Power Rangers DinoThunder" premieres in an exciting one hour
episode as part of the new Jetix programming block SATURDAY, FEBRUARY
14 (8:30 a.m., ET/PT) on ABC Family and will be seen there every
Saturday and Sunday (8:30 a.m., ET/PT). It also premieres that same
night during the Jetix programming block (7:30 p.m.) on Toon Disney
and will be seen there every Saturday and Sunday evening (7:30 p.m.,
ET/PT). In addition, "Power Rangers DinoThunder" premieres on the ABC
Television Network's "ABC Kids" SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21 (11:30 a.m.,
ET/10:30 a.m., CT/PT and 12:00 noon ET/11:00 a.m., CT/PT).
"Power Rangers DinoThunder" features adventure, drama and humor
while emphasizing the importance of being a team player. Stories are
punctuated by exhilarating sports and music scenes, martial arts and
acrobatics, special effects and relatable young characters that, in
addition to the typical challenges of their teenage lives, are given
the new responsibility to help champion good over evil.
Following a similar structure as last season, "Power Rangers
DinoThunder" premieres with three Power Rangers (Red, Blue and
Yellow). Two others, a Black Power Ranger and a White Power Ranger,
emerge later in the storyline.
The newest series is highlighted by the return of onetime Power
Ranger Tommy Oliver (1993-97). Tommy is now a high school science
teacher in the town of Reefside, California, a refuge he returned to
after years of working alongside the late scientist Dr. Anton Mercer.
Their top secret experiment combined dinosaur DNA and modern
technology and resulted in the invention of Dino Zords, creatures of
incredible strength and brilliance. Tommy hoped this innovation would
benefit man's understanding of dinosaurs but the lab and its secret
work was viciously destroyed by a warped scientist, later known as
Mesogog, who conspired to return the world to the age of the
dinosaurs.
Believing that chapter of his life is closed, Tommy is focusing on
teaching but unbeknownst to him, Mesogog intends to see his distorted
plan through. Among Tommy's students are: Connor, a star soccer
player, Kira, a wannabe rocker, and Ethan, an internet guru and
champion on-line gamer.
While on a class field trip, the trio comes across ancient Dino
Gems, stones from the asteroid that destroyed the dinosaur population
long ago. The strange stones have immense power, bond their special
magic to each kid and before long, will transform them into
superheroes known as the Power Rangers.
When Mesogog resurfaces and attacks the city with his fearsome
Tyrannodrones -- plus two robotic cyborgs, Elsa and Zeltrax -- Tommy
must quickly teach his three students to harness the power of the Dino
Zords -- a giant Tyrannosaurus, Triceratops and Pteranodon. Although
they are hesitant, the teens rise to challenge. Through the Dino Gems
and with their special call out, "DinoThunder! Power Up!," Connor
morphs into the Red Ranger with super speed, Kira becomes the Yellow
Ranger with a piercing and powerful scream, and Ethan is the Blue
Ranger with the ability to grow impenetrable armor for skin.
Mesogog knows the Power Rangers are the sole obstacle to his plan
and sets out to seize the Dino Gems. Then, an important secret about
the teens' teacher is revealed -- he was once the leader of the Power
Rangers. The students implore Tommy to reignite his Ranger powers and
ultimately, he joins them as the Black Power Ranger.
But the Rangers have another threat upon them when a renegade White
Power Ranger strikes the city. Unsure of his motives, it's up to the
Power Rangers to first uncover his identity and then somehow convince
him to join the ranks and fight evil alongside the Power Rangers. When
Mesogog ups the ante in his quest to capture the powers of the Dino
Gems for himself, it will be up to five Power Rangers to utilize new
Zords, new weapons and new powers to defeat him. All the while, they
must keep their Power Ranger identities secret from two fellow
students Cassidy and Devin, reporters for the school TV station.
Starring are Jason David Frank ("The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers")
as Tommy Oliver/Black Power Ranger; Kevin Duhaney (Disney Channel's
"Tru Confessions") as Ethan James/Blue Power Ranger; Emma Lahana
(Disney Channel's "You Wish!") as Kira Ford/Yellow Power Ranger; James
Napier ("The Tribe") as Connor McKnight/Red Power Ranger; Jeffrey
Parazzo as Trent; Latham Gaines as Mesogog; Miriama Smith ("Mercy
Peak") as Ilsa and Mrs. Randall;Katrina Devine ("Power Rangers Ninja
Storm") as Cassidy; Tom Hern as Devin and Islay Johnston as Hayley.
The executive producers are Douglas J. Sloan and Ann Austen,
Humanitas Prize finalists for Disney Channel's Original Movie "Johnny
Tsunami," executive producers on "Power Rangers Ninja Storm" and
former writers/producers on "Power Rangers" (1993-97). Koichi
Sakamoto, a 17-year veteran of the global franchise, is the
co-executive producer and episodic director. Janine Dickins is the
producer.
"Power Rangers DinoThunder" is produced in studio and on location in
Auckland, New Zealand. It is from Village Roadshow KP Productions Ltd.
January 10, 2004
PRDT 2nd Teaser Uploaded A second teaser promo aired on ABC Kids today, confirming that the premiere date there will be February 21. You can get screen captures of the promo in the images section and watch the promo itself in the Promos section of this website. Here is what was said in the promo:
Announcer: Premiering February 21 on ABC Kids.
Fillmore: Dog!
Announcer:Get ready for the biggest, baddest, loudest team of Power Rangers yet- Power Rangers Dino Thunder.
Ron Stoppable: Who let the dinos out?
Announcer: The Power of Red, Yellow, and Blue. A New Team.
Dino Thunder Rangers: Dino Thunder, Power Up!
Announcer: A Fierce Power. Power Rangers Dino Thunder, premiering February 21 on ABC Kids.
January 9, 2004
PRDT Set to Premiere February 14 on ABC Family ABC CNG has updated their February schedule. In non-PR news, a 3-hour Beyblade and 2-hour Digimon marathon will air on 2/1. Then, MMPR: TM will be airing on Saturday, February 7 at 10:00 am, directly against the PRNS airing on ABC Kids that day. Then, on Sunday, February 8, there will be a BoPR marathon from 7 am to 12 pm. Then, the bignews. The schedule specifically lists PRDT as premiering on Saturday, February 14, at 8:30 am with another airing the following day at the same time, the regular time slot for new PR episodes the past couple of years. PRNS retains the other time slots it has. This will please those who don't get ABC Kids or received PR on a week delay, and of course, help the Jetix block when it launches next month. There is always a possibility that the schedule could be revised again, but usually when they update, the ABC Family are accurate at premiere dates and marathons.
Miriama Smith plays two roles, Ilsa and Principal Randell
Morgan Reese Fairhead plays the role of Kylee Styles.
Tom Hern plays the role of Devin Fong.
Doug Sloan and Ann Austen Leaving Power Rangers after Dino Thunder A recent post made by executive producer Doug Sloan at Rangerboard revealed that the two executive producers are leaving after the filming of Dino Thunder. It is unknown at this time who will replace them as executive producers for a 2005 season of PR. Here is the link to the page in which Doug mentions he is leaving after this season.
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