MarVista to Re-Introduce Power Rangers to International Market

LOS ANGELES: Saban Brands has awarded the international television distribution rights for the long-running kids’ series Power Rangers to MarVista Entertainment.

MarVista will be handling global sales for the entire Power Rangers library, which includes more than 700 episodes from the first 17 seasons, along with 20 new episodes from an upcoming 18th installment. The property will be showcased by MarVista at MIPCOM.

“We are delighted to be partnering with MarVista Entertainment to bring Power Rangers to a new generation of viewers around the world,” said Elie Dekel, the president of Saban Brands. “This is a franchise with a truly global fan base and we look forward to re-introducing international audiences to this evergreen property through our new series, as well as the massive library of classic episodes.”

“Power Rangers is one of the few true franchises in children’s entertainment," commented Fernando Szew, the CEO of MarVista Entertainment. " It defined a generation, and MarVista is honored to be part of the team that will be re-introducing this renowned property to the global television marketplace. We look forward to working with Haim Saban and his team, as well as current and new global broadcast partners, as we embark on a new era for this powerful global entertainment brand.”