POWER RANGERS SUPER SAMURAI Vols. 1 and 2 on DVD

First DVD Collections Street August 14th Lionsgate, Burson-Marsteller press release Official Site: powerrangers.com The Power Rangers arrive to save the world as Lionsgate Home Entertainment releases the first super volumes in the newest season of the long-running popular entertainment franchise, POWER RANGERS SUPER SAMURAI: THE SUPER POWERED BLACK BOX (Vol. 1) and POWER RANGERS SUPER SAMURAI: SUPER SHOWDOWN (Vol. 2) SYNOPSIS, for the first time on DVD and Digital Download August 14. The DVDs will be available in collectible O-Card packaging for a low price SRP of $14.98 each. A fan favorite for over two decades, Power Rangers combines action-filled storylines with humor and heart, while promoting strong values including teamwork, friendship and fitness. Join the team of the now Super Samurai Rangers as they battle Master Xandred and his evil Nighlok monsters to defend mankind. This all new super version features new super weapons, super modes and a new super villain that the Samurai Rangers must combine forces against. Currently airing on Nickelodeon, this new production of POWER RANGERS SUPER SAMURAI is the #1 kids action series across all television. The action-packed series consistently ranks #1 with boys and the “Power Rangers Samurai” online game was voted 2011’s “Game of the Year” by visitors to Nick.com. These DVD collections join the 100+ new Power Rangers licensees worldwide that include toys, video games, apparel, publishing, sporting goods, food, beverages and more. POWER RANGERS SUPER SAMURAI: THE SUPER POWERED BLACK BOX (Vol. 1)

Join the Samurai Power Rangers as their ongoing conflict with Master Xandred reaches epic proportions when he sends the dangerous Nighlok monsters to defeat the heroes. It’s up to Mentor Ji and Gold Ranger Antonio to uncover the secrets of a legendary black box that will morph the Rangers into Super Samurai! By combining the Rangers’ extraordinary power symbols and Megazords to create new and incredible combinations, the Samurai Rangers soon become better and stronger. Yet when a new villain surfaces determined to defeat the Rangers once and for all, will their new Super Samurai powers be enough? EPISODES 1. SUPER SAMURAI 2. SHELL GAME 3. TRADING PLACES 4. SOMETHING FISHY DVD SPECIAL FEATURES • “Everyday Fun” Music Video • Character Gallery PROGRAM INFORMATION Year of Production: 2012 Genre: Children/Family, Action/Adventure, TV Series Rating: TV-Y7-FV Closed Captioned: English DVD Format: 16x9 Widescreen (1.78:1) Running Time: 92 minutes each DVD Audio Status: English 5.1 Dolby Digital Audio and Spanish and French 2.0 Dolby Digital Audio POWER RANGERS SUPER SAMURAI: SUPER SHOWDOWN (Vol. 2)

Get ready for more Super Samurai showdowns with Jayden, Kevin, Mia, Emily, Antonio and Mike in their ongoing quest to keep the world safe from Master Xandred, Serrator and the menacing Nighloks! When a young guardian accidentally releases the ancient and dangerous Bull Zord, the Rangers must work together to tame the Bull into becoming a powerful new MegaZord! Plus after Antonio and Mentor Ji get kidnapped, the Rangers must also face a daunting army of Moogers to save their friends. Jump aboard the Samurai Battlewing for these four adventures morphing with unstoppable action and mega mayhem! EPISODES 5. THE RESCUE 6. THE BULL ZORD 7. HE AIN`T HEAVY METAL, HE`S MY BROTHER 8. KEVIN`S CHOICE DVD SPECIAL FEATURES • “Everyday Fun” Music Video • Weapons Gallery PROGRAM INFORMATION Year of Production: 2012 Genre: Children/Family, Action/Adventure, TV Series Rating: TV-Y7-FV Closed Captioned: English DVD Format: 16x9 Widescreen (1.78:1) Running Time: 92 minutes each DVD Audio Status: English 5.1 Dolby Digital Audio and Spanish and French 2.0 Dolby Digital Audio

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