"Why am I here?" Because you are an official member of the MMPR online fan club. "What do I get out of it?" Well, today we have the spotlight on Justin Harvey, an exclusive interview with Amy Jo Johnson, an update on all the polls, a MMPR tour review, and a MMPR movie review. So, actually--this is no Dark Dimension! This is a place for fun, for entertainment, for information, and to meet other people. Don't be afraid to participate because this newsletter is totally interactive! Hope to hear from you all soon! But, from now--it's time to hear from me: Well, for those AOL people, a MMPR sim and chat should be *soon*. Justin's temporarily offline so it can't be set up until he comes back. Internet people shall NOT be left out. Don't worry--I'll find some way to get you included! Well, I'm going to Hollywood! I planned to go as a joke when the Rangers put their feet in cement at the Chinese Mann Theater and now I'm actually going to go! I also plan to stop by Script City looking for ... guess what scripts. I'll tell you all about it when I get back. For now, I just hope that my feet fit in AJ's. Hmm...remember the episode of "I Love Lucy" where Lucy and Ethel stole a footprint in Hollywood? Well...never mind. NOTE FROM AMI REE: Ami Ree says, "When you send in stuff for the zine, could you tell tell me what it's for so I don't think it's a story everyone received...Thanks. Ami Ree :) " YOU CAN QUOTE ME ON THAT Last week's Quote 1 was "Why would you want to go shopping everyday?" I told you I went back to the easies. Of course, this episode came from "When Is A Ranger Not A Ranger?" The Scatterbrain Monster scrambled Tommy, Kimberly, and Billy's minds. Aisha came up to Kimberly and reminded her of them going shopping everyday. Kim asked, "Why would you want to go shopping everyday?" KibaRanger got it right first, then Ami Ree, DavrosPrm, sbolton@nbnet.nb.ca. WBarezz got Aisha confused with Kimberly but he had the right idea...he gets a point. The second quote was "Finally...someone's talkin' my language." Even though it was a little tougher, I _did_ expect more people to get it. It was from "Storybook Rangers Part I." An extra--er, girl--came up to Aisha and said, "You've got to check out the Fashion section. They actually have a book on...[Well, I forgot, but I think it had something to do with clothes and shopping.] Aisha says, "Finally...someone's talkin' my language" and walks off. ag216@freenet.toronto.on.ca (E.M. Chan) was the only one who got this right. Today's quotes are: "There's no such thing as minor problems....Next week could be too late." "A traffic light?" TRIVIAL PURSUIT Last week's trivia was pretty tricky. Name a flashback that one of the Rangers had. Extra credit: name the episode name why the Ranger had it and what it was of. Well, Kimberly had the flashback from "Foul Play in the Sky." She was flying with her Uncle Steve and he passed over some mountains. She mentioned 'the mountains being sooo beautiful from up here'. He asked her if it was the 'first time she flew over these mountains', she said 'no (laughs) well, I've flown by here before. Such memories of these mountains'. The memory of the mountains that she was talking about was on "Day of the Dumpster." They had refused to become Power Rangers and tried to walk home from the mountains. They were deciding if they should or not while walking on these mountains. Answer: Kimberly in "Foul Play in the Sky" She was flying over the mountains that the Rangers walked on, on "DOTD." KibaRanger got all three questions right (4 points) and ag216@freenet.toronto.on.ca did too (3 points). TRIVIA FOR TODAY- Name at least 4 episodes that Angela was on. BONUS- For an extra point, name the other two episodes that she was on. Here is the scoreboard (In ABC Order): ag216@freenet.toronto.on.ca: 7 points Ami Ree: 4 points DavrosPrm: 1 point KibaRanger: 6 points sbolton@nbnet.nb.ca: 1 point STHJ@MARISTB.MARIST.EDU: 2 points WBarezz: 2 points Both of the leaders got 6 points in one nl issue. There *is* a way to get over 10 in one nl. So, it's anyone's game! If you have no points now, you still have a chance of winning! Today's spotlight is on JUSTIN HARVEY. It comes from XSENTAIX: Justin has been in Martial Arts for the past 10 years, starting at the age of 5. He's studied five major styles of Martial Arts. Two years ago, he created a style that is a combonation of the styles that he knows. His style is called ShoGun Ryu Ninjitsu. He played the part of Tony Cang, leader of a Ninja gang, in the television show "Generation X." But, just his luck, the show was killed before the first episode was finished! He's done several plays. And, once a week, he does some kind of Martial Arts demo. Most of the time at kids birthdays. He's been wanting to open his own school. He plans to do that in the next two years. Thanks, XSENTAIX for that article. I feel like I know Justin! ;-) Here is an update on the polls... POLL 1- FAVE RANGER [From greatest # of points to lowest # of points.] 1. PINK RANGER - 9 points 2. WHITE RANGER- 5 points 3. BLUE RANGER - 4 points 4. RED RANGER- 3 points GREEN RANGER- 3 points 5. YELLOW RANGER-2 points 6. BLACK RANGER- 1 point FAVE NON-RANGERS: 1. BULK & SKULL-11 points 2. ALPHA 5- 1 point ERNIE- 1 point FINSTER-1 point JASON/ZACK/TRINI- 1 point LORD ZEDD- 1 point RICHIE/CURTIS-1 point RITA- 1 point SABA/WHITE TIGERZORD- 1 point TOR- 1 point ZORDON- 1 point POLL 2: WEIRDEST MERCHANDISE Trini and Kimberly Barbie Dolls The Gummy Rangers Mac n Cheese ALL OF IT the Swiss Army Pencil Box Parachuting Ranger The Punching Bags The McDonald zords the MMPR fruit snacks Mr. Caplan POG. and... Micro-Morphin Mini Playsets POLL 3- BEST AND WORST Today's Best and Worst comes from Patri56297: BEST- "You can buy all the toys." WORST- "You need more people to play certain parts." POLL 4- NOBODY'S PERFICT! "I was watching yesterday's MMPR episode and I noticed, if you didn't, that when the Wizard of Deception's Evil Tommy materialized in the Command Center, the first shot of Tommy there, the Command Machines which Alpha and Billy work on are just as they are usually. In the second shot, the command machines are totally ripped out and destroyed. In the third shot, it was back to as it was in the first shot!!!! Now, what could ever be the explanation for that???? It was never mentioned. Maybe they took old clips from Green With Evil.........." --ag216@freenet.toronto.on.ca [MAX'S NOTE: Yep, old clips from Green With Evil. Good eye. ;-) ] POLL 5- WHO IS Marx Okman? When you guys are done with your pics, e-mail me for my address if you don't have a scanner! POLL 6- CREATE A CREATURE B A C L's plague Clayoozer The Time Being The Study Putty Megazoid Wastem Wastit POLL 7-FAVE MONSTER (In ABC Order) 1. GNARLY GNOME- 2 points 2. CHUNKY CHICKEN- 1 point EVIL ALPHA- 1 point EVIL GREEN RANGER-1 point FANG- 1 point MADAME WOE- 1 point NIMROD - 1 point ROBOGOAT- 1 point SERPENTERA- 1 point POLL 8-LOL 1. BEST MAN FOR THE JOB- 2 points ROCKY JUST WANTS TO HAVE FUN- 2 points THE WEDDING PART I- 2 points 2. DIFFERENT DRUM- 1 point RETURN OF THE GREEN RANGER- 1 point SOMETHING FISHY- 1 point WILD WEST RANGERS- 1 point POLL 9-MUSIC BOX FAVE MIGHTY RAW SONG: 1. WE NEED A HERO- 4 points 2. FIGHT- 2 point 3. 5-4-1- 1 point ALL OF THEM! 1 point FAVE SOUNDTRACK SONG (In Order of Track): 1. KUNG FU DANCIN'- 2 points SENSURROUND- 2 points 2. GO GO POWER RANGERS- 1 point HIGHER GROUND- 1 point TROUBLE- 1 point ARE YOU READY? 1 point THE POWER- 1 point CROSS MY LINE- 1 point ALL OF THEM!- 1 point NEW POLL: POLL 10- WHO WOULD YOU BE? In Mary Kate & Ashley Olsen's newest song: "Who Would You Be?", they ask would you be a doctor, a movie star. Okay--a Power Ranger? Who would you be? Well, Patri56297 gave me an idea for a poll, "If you could be any Ranger or monster, who would you be?" This means, I think, Rangers on the show, not your imagination. "I would be the Gnarly Gnome if I could be a monster. I have to say that I would love to be Ticklesneezer because he's the nicest monster and second choice would be Madame Woe because she can chant spells and has lots of power...or the Genie because he's indefeatable. I only want your first choice...Mine---GNARLY GNOME!!!" --Mm__) "Ranger--I would be White Ranger because he gets to kiss Kim. But, colorwise, I would be Black Ranger because the only things in my closet are white shirts, black shorts, white socks, and black shoes, black hat, and black watch...but, I don't think it's colorwise so I'd be WHITE RANGER!!!" --Marx Okman HA HA...STOP! MY SIDES ARE ACHING! [Joke of the Day] Today's joke is from "Morphin Times: Winter 1995". What does Lord Zedd call his followers after they have fallen in a puddle and become crabby? Fuddy duddy, muddy putties. Ha ha...stop! My sides are aching! /\ || || say it aloud in monotone! Here is today's MMPR profile. SCREEN NAME: ag216@freenet.toronto.on.ca REAL NAME: Ellen Chan CURRENT RESIDENCE: Markham, Ontario, CANADA! BIRTHDATE: 11/10/82 FAVE EPISODE(S): "Green With Evil Part I-V," "White Light Part I and II," "Return of the Green Ranger Part I-III." FAVE QUOTE: "Tommy, get your butt down here." --from MMPRTM. Ooh, nice quote. Just to hear AJ say 'butt' sends chills down my spines. ;-) Speaking of AJ, today's interview is with her. It's from FOX Kids Countdown. "--FOX Kids Countdown, "Amy Jo Johnson Interview", Chris Leary, July 22nd." CL: Using the titles of your favorite movies, how do you describe Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie? AJ: It's kind of like the Wizard of Oz in a way and Star Wars. CL: Everyone knows you as Kimberly, the Pink Ranger from Angel Grove, but what about Amy Jo Johnson? What do you like to do, where do you like to hang around, where are you from? AJ: I'm from Massachusetts. I wanted to be an actress since I was seven- years-old. When I turned 19, I moved to New York City. CL: Wow! You just picked up and moved to New York and became an actress? AJ: You know what, I didn't know if I wanted to be an actress or a singer of a painter. And, I'm doing all three right now so I'm psyched. It started off, I think, as an attention thing. I really wanted the attention. And, I fell in love with acting because I just love it so much. CL: Yeah, well you're good at it! But, now that you've acheived that fame, do you still have time for your friends? AJ: I hang out with my friends. Nothing's changed that way at all. CL: Well, you mentioned earlier that one of the things you wanted to do was become a singer. What kind of music do you sing, or write, or do you like? AJ: I play guitar and I sing and I write all my own songs. Usually the words come from my journal so they're really from my heart and my life. I say it's in between Indigo Girls and Sinead O'Connor and that kind of woman's music. CL: Woman's music? I like woman's music. Now, kids all over the world watch Power Rangers and look up to you guys as role models. Do you like having that responsibility? AJ: Personally, I just have to look at it as a really positive thing but not take it 'Ooh, my gosh' and things, but take it as if 'we are such positive role models for kids all over the world'. And, that's such a neat thing to be a part of. CL: Speaking of being a part of, do you have a man that's a part of your wife, Amy Jo? AJ: Well, I had one but I just kind of broke up with him. (laughs) I'm a freeeee woman! CL: Free woman?[SFX: Alpha- Aiyiyiyiyiyiyi!] CL: Let's talk about the negative input that some people think Power Rangers have on kids. What do you think about that? AJ: Kids have been playing 'Cowboys and Indians' for _how long_? Now, Power Rangers is a popular thing and that's what they call it. Kids aren't doing anything different. You know, I've ran around the living room and kicked and punched things and did all kinds of stuff and Power Rangers didn't even exist so I didn't call it that. CL: See, Amy Jo was a tough one, even when she was a kid. Thanks again, Amy! Well, I kind of cleaned up that interview. In the real one, they stuttered a lot. If you want to hear it, I can send it to people on AOL. People on the Internet can get it from somebody on the Net. I'll give you his name if you ask. Now, it's time for today's review. It's on the MMPR showstage tour. Oshaun sent it to me! Thanks, Oshaun! [It never came to Bakersfield! CATS comes to Bakersfield, Les Miserables might come to Bakersfield, Alvin and the Chickmunks and Muppet Babies came! But, NO Power Rangers!!! Did I get ripped off or what?] The following is an article about the MMPR Stage Show from THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT & THE LEDGER-STAR on Tuesday, May 16, 1995: _MORE POWER TO YOU_ Mighty Morphin Power Rangers' live show hits the stage with a bang by Craig Shapiro (staff writer) BALTIMORE Apparently, this Mighty Morphin Power Ranger business is even bigger than we've been led to believe. In January, on the first day of the 104th Congress, House Speaker Newt Gingrich put his Contract With America in park while he attended something pressing: a photo-op with the Fab Six. Last month in Georgia, the Rangers mixed with royalty. They got together with Mr. Please, Please, Please, the Godfather of Soul, the one and only James Brown, in his Augusta office, where they gave away tickets to inner- city kids. _"We need Funkazord power, now!"_ But that kind of stuff is for grownups, not the true blue -- and black, white, pink, yellow and red -- fans who were racing around the lobby of the Baltimore Arena last week. It was the opening night of "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Live," a stage version of the popular kids TV show that mixes martial arts, squeaky-clean teen heroes and Japanese monster movies. Two hours before the doors would open, which was another full hour before the show would begin, Kristin, 3, and Corey Smith, 6, couldn't stand still. "They drove me out of the house at 4," said their shell-shocked mom, Joyce, watching her children swing from rails and race across the lobby. Vance James' approach to the whole scene was more improvisational, kind of in keeping with his gig as a drummer for veteran jazzmen Hank Crawford and Jimmy McGriff. James, who's from Baltimore, was in Philadelphia the night before and would soon be off to New York, Montreal and points beyond. But last Wednesday was "quality time" -- just him and his grandson, 4-year- old Vance Davenport. Wearing a black Power Ranger sweater and cap, and toting a Power Ranger backpack, the boy looked sharp, and prepared. Asked what he expected once they got inside, James chuckled and said, "Empty pockets." Indeed. Souvenir stands displayed T-shirts ($15), programs ($10), binoculars ($8), posters ($5), magnets ($3) and inflatable, stuffed and miniature Rangers. One boy went home with a $50 denim jacket embroidered with the Power Rangers logo. The black varsity-style jacket sold for $90. The hottest item, though, was the $10 light-up sword, the kind they peddle at the circus. Which pretty much describes the atmosphere in Baltimore and, by all accounts, in Toronto, Denver, Milwaukee, L.A. and New York, where $1 million in tickets were sold 48 hours after going on sale. Count on it being the same this weekend at Hampton Coliseum as the 82-city juggernaut rolls on. A quick digression: Before bellyaching, parents might want to think about the big bucks they're shelling out to see a chandelier crash in "Phantom of the Opera." Before that, it was a helicopter in "Miss Saigon." Anyone remember "Les Miserables" and "Cats"? And the merchandise . . . it still fills catalogs. Besides, the Baltimore audience got its money's worth. Designed by the same folks behind Rod Stewart, Gun N' Roses, The Who and the alt-rock fest Lollapalooza, the $3 million production is as high-tech as high-tech gets. Laser lights shoot out from the symbol of the evil Lord Zedd. A state-of- the-art sound system blasts the guitar-driven theme song. Fireworks explode as good and evil clash. The martial arts choreography -- and with a cast of 22, there is plenty of it -- is equal parts George Balanchine and Bruce Lee. Come morphing time, flash pots fire on cue and the Power Rangers drop from sight. Even old-fashioned sleight-of-hand magic is incorporated. Video screens magnify the action. That action, by the way, isn't confined to the stage. The Puttys, those mumbling minions of Lord Zedd, cruise the crowd constantly, to taunt and harass. One of the goons snatched 3-year-old Michael Fream of Glen Burnie, Md., right out of the arms of his dad, Jim. Michael seemed to take it stride, though his mom, Kerri, said the little guy's heart rate was definitely up. A third screen at the rear of the stage is put to good use. Hung in vertical strips, it lets the actors on-stage interact with pre-recorded footage of the TV Power Rangers. At one point, Tommy and his crew come charging downhill -- at the last moment, the road cast leaps through the screen. The plot plays like an episode of the TV series. According to a newsman tracking the story, Lord Zedd -- with Rita Repulsa, Goldar, Squatt and Baboo in tow -- has fire-balled into "this city," hoping to draw the Power Rangers away from Angel Grove. When Zedd captures Aiesha and Adam, it is up to their comrades to find the fortress and rescue them. The best trick is saved for last as the reunited Rangers, with the audience's help, fight a giant, inflated Lord Zedd. Think Pink Floyd lite. Before morphing off to Angel Grove, the White Ranger tells everyone to be good and try to help others, and he reminds them that martial arts should only be practiced by professionals. Hokey for sure, but hard to dispute. Then the kids rush the stage to shake hands with their conquering heroes. Outside the Arena, the scene was "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Live: The Sequel." Street vendors hawked those same light-up swords. Make that almost the same; they were $5 cheaper because they didn't bear the Ranger sticker. One White Ranger, one Blue Ranger and at least two Red Rangers -- the lesson here is to hold on to those Halloween costumes -- jousted up and down the sidewalk. Vance James took it all in from a spot on a bench, where he and little Vance awaited their ride home. If James looked a bit winded, his ear-to-ear grin said it all. Quality time accomplished. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hey, I went to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle showstage in Universal Studios years ago with my neice, who loved the show. It sounds exactly the same! The merchandise sounds cool--I want a program! I love programs--a MMPR one would rock! I just wanted to say that my stepmom used to call TMNT Mutant Turtle Ninja Teenage. I could never understand how she believed that that was correct. Anyway, one of my MMPR posters on my wall is from "All Stars" magazine. This really bugs me--the caption says "Mighty Morphin Rangers Power." I just think that they wanted to read it from left to right, down to left ( like this-- ] ). That really bugs me! They take a pic of people and don't even get the name right! Here is today's MMPR movie review. Because of lack of space, it's short! ;-) MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS: THE MOVIE MPAA Rating: PG Six teenagers combat evil (in the form of Ivan Ooze) with martial arts moves and computer generated special effects. SEX/NUDITY 1 - Some skimpy outfits which reveal women's legs and midriffs. VIOLENCE/GORE 3 - The evil creatures are deformed and ugly, but cartoonish (purple head with bad teeth, a talking pig, large, talking ravens and a shiny insect-like robot). Ivan Ooze puts out bolts of electricity a few times, which cause explosions and destruction. About five scenes where the rangers must use their martial arts skills to vanquish the bad guys; they are hit, kicked, tossed about and hurt. There is no blood but the bad guys splatter into purple ooze and collapse. The bones of a dinosaur come to life and attack some people. A group of people walk off a cliff. PROFANITY 1 - Many taunts. ADULT ISSUES - Martial arts, good versus evil, doing something dangerous for the greater good. MESSAGE - Good will win over evil, although it might be a hard fight and violence will have to be used. Less 0 <---> 10 More (C) Copyright Critics' Choice 1995. All Rights Reserved. Skimpy outfits? What is up with this AJ thing? Like I posted on a board, they don't have time to develop characters. Kimberly is into clothes and they wear the same outfits throughout the whole movie. So, hers has to be outrageous--top them all. She would not star in the movie in a sweater, bellbottoms, and kneesocks. She has to wear something cool--not goody- goodish. I'm sick of reporters saying it was for the dads. I'm sure--they made Kim into shopping for 113 episodes for dads. My butt (AJ said it--I can too!) THAT'S ALL FOLKS! Well, that's all for today! Next time we will have the spotlight on Suzanne Todd (Producer of MMPRTM) or Steve Cardenas?, an interview with Bryan Spicer, a MMPR review on -- uhm, something...a MMPR movie review, poll update, quote answers...uh, well I'm reaching here! Anyway, we'll just have some stuff--I NEED YOUR HELP! FEEL FREE TO SUBMIT ANY MMPR ARTICLE, INFO, ANYTHING!!! AND I'LL USE IT! Thanks a mil! Tune in next time for more entertainment tonight, more current affairs, more happy days! Well, that's all for now...gotta go. "Ninjetti...................................THE RABBIT!" " " [Rabbits don't make sounds.] \-\ /-/ \ \ / / (" ") -- (*_*)____() | | | | | | | | () () () () Mm__)