“Power Rangers” releases official synopsis, begins filming

PanARMENIAN.Net - This is what "Power Rangers" movie will be about when it's released next year. Lionsgate/Saban shared on Monday, February 29 the official plot details while announcing that the film officially started its production in Vancouver, BC, Canada on the same day, AceShowbiz reveals.

"Saban's 'Power Rangers' follows five ordinary high school kids who must become something extraordinary when they learn that their small town of Angel Grove - and the world - is on the verge of being obliterated by an alien threat," read the synopsis. "Chosen by destiny, our heroes quickly discover that they are the only ones who can save the planet. But to do so they will have to overcome their real-life issues and band together as the Power Rangers before it is too late."

"Power Rangers" stars Dacre Montgomery as Jason the Red Ranger, RJ Cyler as Billy the Blue Ranger, Naomi Scott as Kimberly the Pink Ranger, singer Becky G as Trini the Yellow Ranger and Ludi Lin as Zack the Black Ranger. "Pitch Perfect 2" star and director Elizabeth Banks joins them as the villainous Rita Repulsa.

Dean Israelite ("Project Almanac") is directing based on a script by John Gatins ("Kong: Skull Island", "Real Steel"), Burk Sharpless and Matt Sazama ("Dracula Untold"), Zack Stentz and Ashley Miller ("X-Men: First Class", "Thor"), and Max Landis ("Chronicle"). The film is slated to hit theaters across the nation on March 24, 2017.