A Star Is Torn

This article is about an episode in Power Rangers Dino Thunder.

A Star Is Torn

Power Rangers Dino Thunder, Episode 12x23

Air Date(s)

July 24, 2004

Production Information

Written by

Douglas Sloan

Directed by

Douglas Sloan

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A Star Is Torn is the twenty-third episode of Power Rangers Dino Thunder. This episode marks the first appearance of the Triassic Ranger's Zord, the Mezodon Rover.

Synopsis[]

When Kira lands a record deal with a famous record producer, it might not be exactly what she was hoping for. Meanwhile, can Hayley get the Triassic Megarover online? Who will win in a final showdown between Tommy and Zeltrax on the Aerial Assault Vehicle?

Plot[]

Kira tries to tell someone about a possible record deal, but everyone is too busy to hear about it.

Meanwhile, Ethan searches for his soulmate online. As Conner tests out the simulation for the new Assault Vehicle.

Zeltrax informs Mesogog that Hayley ordered a special part from Anton Mercer's company.

Meanwhile, Kira goes to see a famous record producer.

Conner and Ethan go to pick up the part from Mercer Industries when they are attacked by Tyrannodrones.

The record producer recreates Kira and gives her a new image, but Kira's not too fond of it. She is having second thoughts until kids see her and ask for her autograph.

Hayley has Trent lock up the Cyberspace, but he can't leave until Cassidy gets off the computer.

Later on, Kira shows the others her music video to find out what they think of it. The others are speechless, but Conner lets her know he doesn't think that it suits her. They are then alerted to Zeltrax's new Aerial Assault Vehicle.

Zeltrax pilots his new and improved Aerial Assault Vehicle into battle. Zeltrax launches the Terra Assault Vehicle against the Thundersaurus Megazord, and the Rangers don't stand a chance against it. Tommy says that he'll handle Zeltrax, while the others take care of the Terra Assault Vehicle. But not even the Brachiozord is enough to take it down.

Conner morphs into the Triassic Ranger, and the Shield of Triumph begins to glow. The Mezodon is awakened and carries the newly created Triassic Megarover. Conner takes his place in the cockpit of the Mezodon Rover. After a brief chase, the Mezodon Rover uses its wheel spikes to disrupt the Terra Assault Vehicle's wheels, causing it to tip over and explode in a massive fireball.

Meanwhile, Tommy battles Zeltrax inside the Aerial Assault Vehicle, and the controls are damaged in the process. Tommy tries to talk to Zeltrax, reminding him that they were once friends. Tommy calls Zeltrax Smitty, but Zeltrax refuses to listen and claims that he is only Zeltrax.

The other Rangers watch as the Aerial Assault Vehicle explodes with Tommy and Zeltrax inside. Tommy has made it out just in time, but Zeltrax didn't make it.

The Ranger teens go to Kira's new music video shoot. Ethan is there to meet his cyber date, only to find out that it is Cassidy. Kira performs her music video "Patiently" as everyone cheers for her.

Cast[]

James Napier as Conner McKnight (Red Dino Ranger)
Kevin Duhaney as Ethan James (Blue Dino Ranger)
Emma Lahana as Kira Ford (Yellow Dino Ranger)
Jason David Frank as Tommy Oliver (Black Dino Ranger) (voice)
Jeffrey Parazzo as Trent Fernandez (White Dino Ranger)
Ismay Johnston as Hayley Ziktor
Tom Hern as Devin Del Valle
Katrina Devine as Cassidy Cornell
Latham Gaines as Mesogog (voice)/Anton Mercer (credit only)
Miriama Smith as Elsa
James Gaylyn as Zeltrax (voice)
Kelson Henderson as Eddie
Lucy Elliott as Little Girl #1
Kinsley Avery as Little Girl #2
Erika Avery as Little Girl #3

Zords[]

Notes[]

The episode's title is likely a reference to the term "a star is born", which is also the name of a 1937 film that has been remade several times. It's also the name of the 32nd episode of MMPR, "A Star Is Born".
- It might also be a reference to an episode of Sweet Valley High called "A Star Is Torn", where Jason David Frank also appeared.
The White Dino Ranger Clone does not appear in this episode.
Zeltrax is presumed destroyed in this episode, but will return in "The Passion of Connor".
This marks the first appearance of Mezodon Rover.
The record producer is played by Kelson Henderson, who would become a recurring actor in later seasons.
The record producer mentioned Kylee Styles, an old friend of Kira's who appeared in "Diva in Distress".
This episode marks the only time the Brachiozord battles an enemy.
The eighteenth episode of The Simpsons sixteenth season would share the same title name as this nearly a year later. What's ironic about it, both episodes share roughly the same plot.
The song Kira performs is Patiently, which was later released as a single.