'Power/Rangers' Bootleg Returns to Internet, Fans Rejoice

Yahoo Movies
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The 14-minute film, starring James Van Der Beek and Katee Sackhoff, returns to Vimeo and YouTube.

By Deborah Day

There appears to be a tentative peace in the Power Rangers universe between copyright holder Haim Saban and short film producer Adi Shankar, whose Power/Rangers bootleg film starring James Van Der Beek and Katee Sackhoff captivated franchise fans this week.

Music video director Joseph Kahn posted the 14-minute Power Rangers take-off — his fourth “Bootleg Universe” project — on Monday night, but both Vimeo and YouTube removed the video.

Now, the short film has returned to Vimeo and YouTube for users viewing enjoyment. As of this report, the video has received more than 12.5 million views on YouTube alone.

A NSFW version appears on Vimeo with the following warning: “The video contains graphic violence, nudity, sexual situations and drug use, and is intended for mature audiences only. Viewer discretion is strongly advised.”