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Dec. 12, 2023

Hasbro announces another round of layoffs

Amid weak toy sales, Hasbro told employees Monday they will lay off 1,100 workers, or about one-fifth of their global workforce. Hasbro CEO Chris Cocks told employees in a memo that economic headwinds had been “stronger and more persistent th…

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Dec. 12, 2023

Ranger Academy #4 presents Sage with toughest test yet

BOOM! Studios on Monday offered a first look at Ranger Academy #4, which hits shelves Jan. 4. Follow the continuing story of 13-year-old Sage, who will need to perform her first morph. She'll also need to survive the hostile planet known as Chromia…

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Dec. 6, 2023

First look at Amy Jo Johnson's MMPR: The Return No. 1

BOOM! Studios on Wednesday released a first look at Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Return #1, written by Amy Jo Johnson and Matt Hotson with art by Nico Leon (Ms. Marvel). The four-part series, conceived by Johnson during the pandemic, tells an …

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Nov. 14, 2023

BOOM! Studios sets date, launches Kickstarter preorder campaign for limited comic series co-written by Amy Jo Johnson

BOOM! Studios on Tuesday released a slew of new details about Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Return, the limited comic series from Amy Jo Johnson. The four-issue series is co-written by filmmaker Matt Hotson, with art by Nico Leon (Ms. Marvel). …

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Aug. 24, 2023

Former "Power Rangers" stunt coordinator Sakamoto to attend New Jersey con

Koichi Sakamoto, a former stunt coordinator and executive producer for the "Power Rangers" series, will make a rare convention appearance in New Jersey this December. Sakamoto will be a guest at AnimeNJ++, which will be held Dec. 15 to 17 at the Hi…

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Aug. 17, 2023

Billy returns in Power Rangers Cosmic Fury, premiering Sept. 29

Power Rangers Cosmic Fury will feature old foes and old friends when it debuts in September, Entertainment One announced Thursday. Cosmic Fury will feature the return of David Yost as Billy Cranston. The series hits Netflix on Sept. 29. Check out …

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Aug. 16, 2023

Three eOne execs tapped to lead Hasbro Entertainment

After reaching a $500 million deal to sell Entertainment One to Lionsgate, Hasbro is charting a course for the future of its licensed film and television offerings. The Hollywood Reporter reports that three Entertainment One executives will lead Ha…

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Aug. 15, 2023

MMPR #111 sells out at distributor level, second printing ordered

BOOM! Studios on Tuesday announced that the first printing of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #111 has sold out at the distributor level. The second printing, with new cover art by Dan Mora, hits shelves Sept. 13. The issue marks the start of the comi…

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Aug. 3, 2023

Lionsgate reaches $500M deal to acquire Entertainment One

Lionsgate has reached a $500 million deal to acquire Entertainment One from Hasbro. Lionsgate will pay $375 million in cash and assume outstanding production financing loans. The deal is subject to the approval of the boards of both companies and r…

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Aug. 3, 2023

New issue of MMPR comic marks start of Darkest Hour arc

BOOM! Studios on Monday offered a preview of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #111, the start of the Darkest Hour arc. The new issue hits shelves and digital storefronts Aug. 23. Writer Melissa Flores, artist Simona Di Gianfelice, colorist Raúl…

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