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Daily Mirror
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Power Rangers Kimberley star - from Netflix snub to comics return
Amy Jo Johnson shot to fame as the original pink ranger in the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers in 1993, but she has since gone on to a very different life Those who spent their childhood in the '90s will undoubtedly recall the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, with their vibrant costumes and thrilling showdowns against the likes of Rita Repulsa and Lord Zedd. Amy Jo Johnson, who debuted as the original Pink Ranger Kimberly Hart in 1993, graced the screen in 138 episodes and three movies until her exit in 1995. Reflecting on her first encounter with the iconic pink spandex to Entertainment Tonight last year, she said: "I think at the time it was like, 'Oh my God! I'm gonna be wearing pink spandex on national television. What have I gotten myself into?'," Bleeding Cool reported. Her character eventually left the show after passing on her powers to the new pink ranger, Katherine Hillard, though Amy did make a few special returns. Nowadays, Amy's life might not involve morphin' battles, but it's certainly full of action. She's made her mark on TV series such as ER, Felicity, and Flashpoint, and has ventured into directing with short films like Bent in 2013 and Lines in 2014. Her directorial debut for a feature film came with The Space Between in 2016, followed by the dark comedy Tammy's Always Dying in 2019. On top of her acting and directing pursuits, she's also a singer-songwriter, having released an EP titled Still Here just last year. In a nostalgic nod to the past, Netflix dropped a special Power Rangers reunion episode in 2023, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once and Always, bringing back fan-favourite characters from the franchise's three-decade legacy. However, Amy was noticeably absent from the line-up, reports the Mirror US. Despite rumours suggesting she declined the offer due to financial disagreements, she insisted this wasn't true. On X, formerly Twitter, she said: "Please stop saying I didn't do reunion because of money Simply not true. Maybe I just didn't want to wear spandex in my couldn't go to NZ for a month. Or none of ur beeswax." She also mentioned that both she and the late Jason David Frank, known for his role as the White Ranger, who died in November 2022, chose not to participate "for our own reasons". Earlier in the year, she had already tackled similar speculation, stating: "For the record I never said no... I just didn't say yes to what was offered. But other fun stuff is in-store!". Despite stepping away from the on-screen action, Amy did make a comeback to the Power Rangers universe later in the year, albeit through a different medium. She penned a four-part comic book series called Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Return, which she described as a "heartfelt love letter" to the dedicated fanbase. She continues to engage with enthusiasts at conventions, sharing experiences from her days donning the iconic pink suit. Reflecting on her impact as a childhood hero to many, she expressed a newfound appreciation, saying: "I didn't understand what Kimberly represented until more recently." She added: "Kimberly wasn't Amy Jo, but it's really cool to have played a character that inspired so many girls in that way. It's probably one of the biggest blessings in my life."
Edinburgh Live
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Power Rangers' Kimberly actress Amy Jo Johnson's life now and why she'll never return
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Those who spent their childhood in the '90s will undoubtedly recall the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, with their vibrant costumes and thrilling confrontations with villains like Rita Repulsa and Lord Zedd. Amy Jo Johnson graced our screens as the original Pink Ranger Kimberly Hart in 1993, featuring in 138 episodes and three movies until her departure in 1995. Reflecting on her first glimpse of the iconic pink spandex with Entertainment Tonight, she said: "I think at the time it was like, 'Oh my God! I'm gonna be wearing pink spandex on national television'," Bleeding Cool reported. "'What have I gotten myself into?'" Her character eventually passed on her powers to Zordon's new recruit, Katherine Hillard, though Amy did make a few special returns to the show. Nowadays, Amy's life may not involve morphin' battles, but she's just as busy. She's made appearances in hit series such as ER, Felicity, and Flashpoint, and has explored directing with short films like Bent and Lines. Her directorial debut in feature films came with The Space Between in 2016, followed by the dark comedy Tammy's Always Dying in 2019. Additionally, she's showcased her musical talents, releasing an EP titled Still Here just last year. (Image: 1995 Ron Galella, Ltd.) In a thrilling 2023 release, Netflix brought together iconic characters from the past three decades in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once and Always. Although many familiar faces returned, Amy was noticeably absent, reports the Mirror US. Although there were rumours of a pay dispute, Amy said this wasn't true. Taking to X (previously known as Twitter), she said: "Please stop saying I didn't do reunion because of money Simply not true. Maybe I just didn't want to wear spandex in my couldn't go to NZ for a month. Or none of ur beeswax." She also revealed that she and the late White Ranger actor Jason David Frank independently chose not to participate "for our own reasons". Earlier that year, she had responded to similar speculation, remarking: "For the record I never said no... I just didn't say yes to what was offered. But other fun stuff is in-store!" (Image: Getty Images) Nonetheless, Amy embraced the Power Rangers legacy from another angle, penning a four-part comic series called Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Return, which she hailed as a "heartfelt love letter" to supporters. A familiar figure at conventions, Amy continues to engage with enthusiasts, reflecting on her impact as the original Pink Ranger. With a reflective view on her influence, she said: "I didn't understand what Kimberly represented until more recently." She added: "Kimberly wasn't Amy Jo, but it's really cool to have played a character that inspired so many girls in that way. It's probably one of the biggest blessings in my life."
Daily Record
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Power Rangers Kimberley's life now from very different career to future comeback
Amy Jo Johnson played the Pink Power Ranger, Kimberley Hart, in the first series of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers in the 1990s - but has since turned away from the superhero show For those who grew up in the '90s, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers was an essential part of childhood. The adventures of the multicoloured superheroes and their thrilling confrontations with villains like Rita Repulsa and Lord Zedd had youngsters glued to the TV. Amy Jo Johnson graced our screens as the original pink ranger Kimberly Hart when the show first aired in 1993, appearing in 138 episodes and three films until her departure in 1995. Reflecting on her iconic role with Entertainment Tonight last year, she recounted the first time she laid eyes on her legendary costume. "I think at the time it was like, 'Oh my God! I'm gonna be wearing pink spandex on national television'," Bleeding Cool reported. "'What have I gotten myself into?'" Her character's journey ended when Kimberly handed over her ranger duties to new recruit, Katherine Hillard. Amy has since led a vibrant but less action-packed life. Her acting career continued with appearances in series such as ER, Felicity, and Flashpoint, and she transitioned into directing, debuting short films like Bent in 2013 and Lines in 2014. Her directorial prowess expanded with The Space Between in 2016 and the dark comedy Tammy's Always Dying three years later. Amy's creative talents extend into music; she's a singer-songwriter who released an EP called Still Here last year, reports the Mirror US. In 2023, Netflix premiered a special Power Rangers reunion episode called Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once and Always, which celebrated the show's storied 30-year legacy and featured several original characters. However, notably absent was Amy. Although there were rumours she had declined participation over financial disputes, she disputed these claims. Addressing the speculation on X, formerly Twitter, she said: "Please stop saying I didn't do reunion because of money Simply not true. Maybe I just didn't want to wear spandex in my couldn't go to NZ for a month. Or none of ur beeswax." She shared that both she and the late White Ranger actor Jason David Frank, who passed away in November 2022, chose not to return "for our own reasons". She had earlier deflected similar conjectures that year by stating: "For the record I never said no... I just didn't say yes to what was offered. But other fun stuff is in-store!" Despite stepping away from her Power Ranger roots on screen, Amy did make a comeback by penning a four-part comic series entitled Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Return, which she described as a "heartfelt love letter" to fans. Additionally, she continues to engage with enthusiasts at conventions, recalling her renowned tenure in the pink ranger suit. Reflecting on her impact, she acknowledged: "I didn't understand what Kimberly represented until more recently." She added: "Kimberly wasn't Amy Jo, but it's really cool to have played a character that inspired so many girls in that way. It's probably one of the biggest blessings in my life."
Daily Tribune
25-04-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Tribune
MG ZS transformed into a Manga-inspired masterpiece
Prasetya, best known for his work on Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and Robotech, applied his signature Japanese comic style to the ZS, turning the compact SUV into an eye-catching art installation. The final design, a drawing which reflects the unity of man and machine, attracted crowds throughout the weekend, sparking conversation and significant interest from fans and fellow creators. Commenting on the artwork, Prasetya said: 'I've illustrated on paper, screens, even walls but never a car. The MG ZS gave me a whole new kind of canvas. There's something exciting about blending machinery with imagination.'
The Hill
11-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hill
‘Power Rangers' actor splits with writer, says casting a ‘milestone'
Walter Emanual Jones, the actor best known for his role as the Black Power Ranger in the 1990s 'Mighty Morphin Power Rangers,' has rejected the notion that casting a Black actor in the role was a mistake. 'While some choose to seek out the negative, I've always believed in focusing on the positive,' Jones wrote on Instagram this week. 'I understand the impulse to address what might be seen as cultural insensitivity, but calling it a 'mistake' would dismiss the impact it had on countless people around the world who found inspiration and representation in TV's first Black superhero — morphin' into none other than the Black Power Ranger!' Jones's comments follow remarks from Tony Oliver, a writer from the show, who said he regretted having a Black actor play the role of a Black Ranger and an Asian actor — Thuy Trang — play the Yellow Ranger. In an interview for investigation discovery's for 'Dark Side of the Power Rangers,' Oliver said he had never noticed the stereotype until his assistant pointed it out to him. 'It was such a mistake,' Oliver said. Jones himself had joked about the casting of a Black actor as the Black Power Ranger, according to footage from the documentary. 'My name's Walter Jones, I play Zack. I'm Black, and I play the black Ranger — go figure,' Jones said in the clip. The show was a pop culture phenomenon for many growing up in the 90s, so much so that Jones reunited with castmates for a 30th anniversary reunion special. 'It wasn't a mistake; it was a milestone. It was an honor,' Jones said in his Instagram post.
