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A New Power Begins.

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Last Wednesday, a new version of PowerRangers.com bowed on the web, now ran by Saban and I got to say, it is miles better than the flash site created by Disney a couple years. Not to mention, they have updated it to RPM now.  There are still a couple of mistakes that many fans have pointed out, like some of the Rangers are not mentioned, episode descriptions are awkwardly worded and most of the online games are imported from the old Disney sites. But, this is a step in the right direction to establish a web home for PR in the time of social networking, with an iTunes store and Twitter and Facebook links in the works. The site also teases Season 18.

Also, the new site is showing all 145 episodes of the original broadcast versions of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers one by one until February 1st, with the newest episode as of this writing “A Different Drum”, featuring the battle with Gnarly Gnome with some temporarily renamed Power Weapons.

Also, there is some casting news as filming for season 18 got underway on Tuesday with the return of an old enemy as a new friend.  Rene Naufahu, who played the power-hungry Emperor Gruumm in Power Rangers S.P.D., is back in a mentor role playing a character named Takeru.  Its great to see Rene back in the saddle after a while, especially since did a great job as Gruumm in S.P.D.  Nafuahu, born in 1970, is known for his work in his native New Zealand in Shortland Street with appearances in The Matrix, The Beastmaster and Hercules: the Incredible Journeys.  This little piece of news came from the Facebook page of Ludus Magnus, a gym owned by Joe Nafuahu.

R.I.P. Peta Rutter (Udonna/White Mystic Ranger) 1959-2010

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It is with a sad heart that I report that Peta Rutter, who played the role Udonna, the White Mystic Ranger of Power Rangers Mystic Force died last month after being diagnosed with a brain tumor.  Rutter was a veteran of stage, television and film that was said to be dedicated in supporting New Zealand’s theater troupes.

Rutter began her theatre career playing Iseult in “Tristan and Iseult” in 1980 and later began her television career with the sketch comedy show “Away Laughing”.  In 1998, she played a recurring role in the Fox Kids “Young Hercules”.  In 2006 Rutter played the role of Udonna, the White Mystic Ranger and mentor to the Mystic Force team.

Ms. Rutter, thank you for memories you gave us Power Rangers fans.  I send my deep condolences to your friends, peers and family.  Rest in piece and farewell.