'The Nutcracker' is a story full of whimsy and magic, by turns eerie and heartwarming. It's not difficult to understand why this one short story by a German Romantic author is still so beloved over generations later. Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker is actually based on a retelling of the story by Alexandre Dumas, though Dumas's version is nearly identical to Hoffmann's original. (It's his best known work, though several operas and ballets have been based on his other writing as well.) The most famous adaptation is, of course, the ballet. His 1816 short story ' The Nutcracker and the Mouse King' has inspired dozens of adaptations. Hoffmann left the world a wonderful holiday gift. However, his legacy as the Green Ranger is honored in the Power Ranger special.A Prussian writer of fantasy and gothic horror, E.T.A. Jason David Frank, who played 'Green Ranger' Tommy Oliver, declined to participate in the reunion special before passing away in November 2022. Her absence is explained in the Netflix special. Thuy Trang, the original Yellow Power Ranger, passed away in a tragic traffic accident in 2001. However, actors like Amy Jo Johnson (the Pink Ranger) chose not to participate in the reunion special. Related: Power Rangers: Once & Always Cast and Character GuideĪmong the actors returning in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always is David Yost, who played Billy Cranston, also known as the Blue Power Ranger.

The special features plenty of callbacks to the American version of the series and includes Easter eggs to the original Japanese Power Rangers. Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always is a Netflix special that reunites the actors from the original 90s series for the 30th anniversary of the franchise. While Disney is celebrating its 100 Years of Wonder, the Power Ranger franchise is enjoying a resurgence in pop culture. The Disney figurine is listed at 39,600 yen, which puts it near the price range of $300 in United States currency. The official description reads: 'Featuring its own original story, Mickey & Friends combine to create the Magical King Robo!' Super Magic Combined King Robo Mickey & Friends will be released in December 2023.

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