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danlav05 · 12/10/14, 08:32 PM

Fan films have been going for a long time and since the internet has been improving in the 2000s they are more of a popular sub-genre. With films like 'Star Trek: Phase II' and 'Batman: Dead End' around they are getting more and more professional, however especially with the latter CBS have said that they can exist as long as the filmmakers don't profit from their efforts.

in 2010 Bat in the Sun released 'City of Scars' [if you haven't seen it then just Google it!] a half hour Batman film which is VERY faithful to the comics. The quality is mind-blowing in all ways, action, story, costumes, cinematography... now the producer/director Aaron Schoenke is working with Jason David Frank on a Green Ranger spin-off [Which started as a movie idea then developed into a webseries]. Like him or not Tommy is the most prolific and longest-serving Ranger coming back more than anyone else. I believe their aiming to continue the character in a more PG-13 environment filling the gaps of his missing years. They've already started in the form of Super Power Beat Down which has blessing from Saban, and they are waiting for blessing on the Green Ranger spin-off; knowing Aaron and co's work from Batman I'm personally confident that we will get quality. Plus, JDF is announced to headline their original webseries 'Taz Kayden: Operation Black Unicorn' which is described a mix between The Expendables franchise and FX's hit series Archer, with a heavy comic-book influence. I have a faith in Bat in the Sum to do good work having followed them for years; as an adult I am interested in following Tommy's story in a new way which seems not to interfere with the TV series/movies.

But I digress; my question is why do so many people on here seem to hate fan films? MMPR promised amazing work [a movie in fact] before changing their plans; their Kickstartetr ended last year - they have just filmed an episode and some short pieces. None of which has been released. Zordon of Eltar however have worked a lot better - Teenagers With Attitude is due very soon, a short film reimagining Jason and co -- but they have remained honest in their intentions and with a lot of effect work ZoE will take longer.

So they're not all bad. Before people mention the C Word, it's not copyright infringement UNLESS you intend to sell your fanfilm without Saban's permission. Kickstarters are risky in that area, I agree, but it is always to good to see creative and talented fans tell new stories of the Power Rangers.

There is good stuff out there, and even with the Lionsgate movie on the way it is always good to see alternative versions of the Rangers.

12/10/14, 08:32 PM	#1
danlav05 Putty Patroller Join Date: 07/11/11 Posts: 3	Power Rangers fans and fan films Fan films have been going for a long time and since the internet has been improving in the 2000s they are more of a popular sub-genre. With films like 'Star Trek: Phase II' and 'Batman: Dead End' around they are getting more and more professional, however especially with the latter CBS have said that they can exist as long as the filmmakers don't profit from their efforts. in 2010 Bat in the Sun released 'City of Scars' [if you haven't seen it then just Google it!] a half hour Batman film which is VERY faithful to the comics. The quality is mind-blowing in all ways, action, story, costumes, cinematography... now the producer/director Aaron Schoenke is working with Jason David Frank on a Green Ranger spin-off [Which started as a movie idea then developed into a webseries]. Like him or not Tommy is the most prolific and longest-serving Ranger coming back more than anyone else. I believe their aiming to continue the character in a more PG-13 environment filling the gaps of his missing years. They've already started in the form of Super Power Beat Down which has blessing from Saban, and they are waiting for blessing on the Green Ranger spin-off; knowing Aaron and co's work from Batman I'm personally confident that we will get quality. Plus, JDF is announced to headline their original webseries 'Taz Kayden: Operation Black Unicorn' which is described a mix between The Expendables franchise and FX's hit series Archer, with a heavy comic-book influence. I have a faith in Bat in the Sum to do good work having followed them for years; as an adult I am interested in following Tommy's story in a new way which seems not to interfere with the TV series/movies. But I digress; my question is why do so many people on here seem to hate fan films? MMPR promised amazing work [a movie in fact] before changing their plans; their Kickstartetr ended last year - they have just filmed an episode and some short pieces. None of which has been released. Zordon of Eltar however have worked a lot better - Teenagers With Attitude is due very soon, a short film reimagining Jason and co -- but they have remained honest in their intentions and with a lot of effect work ZoE will take longer. So they're not all bad. Before people mention the C Word, it's not copyright infringement UNLESS you intend to sell your fanfilm without Saban's permission. Kickstarters are risky in that area, I agree, but it is always to good to see creative and talented fans tell new stories of the Power Rangers. There is good stuff out there, and even with the Lionsgate movie on the way it is always good to see alternative versions of the Rangers.