Another Instagram Update

Call Me A Hypocrite,

Which is actually a very good term to describe the situation. So initially I was planning on giving up with the Instagram account, however I finally got my cell phone fixed. Now that I have much easier access to the platform, I've decided to start a new account. I did give up on getting the old one back, but Instagram is so important as it saves pictures which are memories. Peta deserves to have her memories preservered.  The new account is @petarutter which I was somewhat surprised to see wasn't taken. Anyway, if you would like to follow that'd be much appreciated. Thanks everyone!

Instagram Update

Currently,

My Instagram account, which started the entire Peta_RutterFan "franchise" has been put on hold. While I still am attempting to fix it, I've been staying much more active on Twitter and right here on Blogger. I've put a lot of work into my Instagram account and it is definitely important to me as I discovered so many pictures while owning. However, as it has been extremely difficult in regaining the account, I regret to say that I am officially ending it for now. For some, this isn't a big deal as I haven't posted in 3 months. While I hope this isn't the end, it's time to stop letting it just be dormant. I will leave the account up so you can all view the photos, and if I do get it back I'll make an update. It's not easy to leave 230 followers, but I hope they'll can continue to admire Peta with me on the is journey that is far from over. As always, I'm working on getting This Is Not A Love Story, The Footstep Man, Away Laughing eps, and finding the Street Legal episode. I don't think I'll ever find everything Peta Rutter related, but that's where you all come in to help me. Once again, thank you to all the IG followers and I promise I'll keep trying, but just don't hold your breathe.
                                                                              Much Love,
                                                                                    Peta_RutterFan

NZ Memorial

Just a little bit of information,

Peta Rutter's gravesite can be viewed by any New Zealanders. Peta was buried at St. Andrew's Church in the Saint Andrew's Churchyard. This site is located in Auckland, New Zealand. Extra information can be found here. One day I do hope to travel out to the country and visit. Obivously, I'd have to leave white flowers ;). I hope you found this post informational. Please share and follow to learn more about Peta Rutter!

Why Peta Rutter

Why Peta Rutter?

It's a question I've been asked a not so surprisingly many times. First, the season that she co-starred on as the mentor, Power Rangers Mystic Force, receives a very divided reaction from the fandom. Most fans either love it or loathe it, leaving little grey area. Another thing she has going against her is her short term as a Power Ranger. She was only a ranger for a handful of episodes, and never returned for a team up. However, I think her limited tenure is actually a reason I adore the character. Often times when something is well liked, it becomes over used. The best example of this is ruining your favorite song by listening to it to many times. After hearing it so much, you begin to lose your love of said song and may not enjoy it at all. I feel this could be the case with some rangers. Udonna, however, never left the show, just her powers did. And so this always left the chance of a return as fans of the design were left wanting more. I mean just look at the costume:

 

It is a really spectacular design and is one of my personal favorites (needless to say, of course). This desire made you look forward to seeing the character each week, being intrigued. Another helpful part was Peta Rutter's acting and theater skills. She was great at captivating audiences on a show that is infamous for not always having the best actors. What really made Udonna herself special was her drive. When the rangers were stuck in the Underworld, she didn't hesitate to risk her own life and powers to save them. After losing her powers, she went off alone in search of her long thought to be dead husband. She valiantly charged the leaders of the Ten Terrors, almost god-like villains of the Underworld. Though not always the strongest fighter, she had brain, determination, experience, and skill. A famous saying goes "art reflects life." Through accounts that have been given, we can see Peta Rutter had a similar drive. She, along with her husband, continued in the dying art of alternative theater. Together they created mesmerizing shows that wowed their audiences. She also showed great diversity. She could be humorous, as seen from her two year stint on sketch comedy show Away Laughing, or serious, seen in made for tv specials Trifecta and Home Movie. She starred in This Is Not A Love Story (2002) and had roles in The Footstep Man and Dead Kids, where she showed off her dancing skills. She herself had been in a dance group named Darc Swan. And of course Power Rangers, which in its self requires diversity. Above all though, she inspired me. Her character was a guide for the Rangers and helped teach them valuable life lessons. Ones that could even be used in our world. So when people say, "Why Peta Rutter?" it's not as simple as saying, she's a childhood hero, she was a kind soul, gifted actress, skilled performer. She was certainly all those things, but she was so much more. Peta Rutter was herself, a joyous person and breathed bright light into dark souls. I've started all these accounts to let her know that her impact was left. She made a footprint and will always be there for people to look up to. I guess what I should be saying above all is, thank you so much Peta Rutter, and may your soul rest with all the happiness it deserves.

FYI

For anybody wanting to purchase This Is Not A Love Story, you must be careful of one thing. This being an Auckland/New Zealand production, the movie will not play on standard American DVD players. You need to purchase a region free movie player. If you have this, you will be able to view this and any other foreign movies. I hope this helps you!

Ranger Newz Entry #3

Ranger Newz Entry #3

As we begin the last full week of July (wow) Power Ranger have still been all over the news. In this day of social media, it is quite possible that the popularity could surge higher than before. It may be too early to tell, but it ceartinly seems that way. With that, lets get into some of the news that has come out in the last following days:

Alpha 5 Confirmed:
A quick little news story to start off with, everybody's favorite robot aid is returning along with Zordon, however according to director Dean Israelite, his design will be very different. It will be interesting to see if this character is CGI/Motion Capture like Zordon will be.

Legacy Ranger Spotting's:
The new and popular legacy PR figures are beginning to trickle out into stores. Targets across the country have been finding them, though many aren't allowed to put them on the floor until August. You can try calling in your local Target to see if they have any in stock, or you could ask an employee. It's important to be respectful when doing so :) If you find any of the figures, post your thoughts either here or on Twitter, tagging me @peta_rutterfan I (like many of you) am on the hunt for them and will let you know if I can find anything.

The Lego Rangers?:
A couple of days ago a photo leaked that appeared to feature the back of Power Ranger's in Lego form. MegaBloks, one of Lego's competitors, owned the license to PR however many fans learned that they have lost it. This made fans even more hopeful that the Rangers could be coming to the Brick World. However, it was later revealed to be false information. While many fans are upset, don't get your hopes down just yet. When one Twitter user asked The Lego Group about the image and if they could be included in Lego Dimensions, the rep replied that they'll have to wait and see what designers come up with. Maybe the huge fan reaction will prompt them to actually start a line. That would be amazing!

All in all, not the most exciting news stories however with the upcoming PMC, I'm sure we won't have to wait to much longer for some exciting news. Thank you for reading and as always, stay happy :)

PMC5

Hey everybody! I hope today marks the beginning of a great weekend for you all. Today I wanted to talk about the upcoming event, Power Morphicon 5. As many of you know, it is the largest Power Rangers convention out there and lots of news, like the cast of new seasons or new toys, is often released as well as having many actors. Also, as many of you know, this year marks TEN YEARS since Mystic Force first aired. Wow, a full decade already. Anyway, at the time of Peta Rutter's passing, the Power Ranger's franchise was going through a strange period, there was the revision of MMPR and Saban also managed to get the rights to the series back. Peta did not receive much coverage here, especially since she was an Auckland actor. I was just wondering if maybe something could be done in her memory. Even if it's as simple as having a poster sized image of her with a little memory book underneath. That way, fans could recall their favorite Udonna moments and write what they loved about how Peta made the character. I didn't remember seeing any of the MF cast on the rangercrew guest grid, however, if any cast or crew is there they write down their own memories of Peta on set or just her character in general. I honestly believe this is important as it will help preserve her memory. That's why having quotes, pictures, and videos is so important. We can use them to cherish the time she did spend with us, and helps us remember her. Thank you for reading this and if any of you are going to PMC 5, or know Scott, the creator, please try and pass the word. Some day I hope to be able to attend but as this year marks 10 years since MF, I think it is really important. Again thank you, and have a great day/weekend!!!!!!!