MUMBAI: Saban Brands will launch the new version of Power Rangers, a popular kids action series on television, with Power Rangers Megaforce.

The all new series, which premieres in 2013 on Nickelodeon, will air as Saban Brands celebrates the 20th Anniversary of the Power Rangers franchise.

"Power Rangers continues to delight fans of all ages, even nearly 20 years after it was first introduced to kids across the world. We are excited to continue the success we‘ve experienced with our partnership with Nickelodeon and introduce fans everywhere to a MEGA- installment in 2013," said Saban Brand President Elie Dekel.

The new series features Gosei, a supernatural guardian who for centuries has protected the earth with his robotic aide, Tensou. But when the evil Warstar aliens begin their massive invasion, Gosei calls upon five teenagers with attitude to form the Power Rangers Megaforce.

When the teens morph into Power Rangers, they gain superhuman strength, agility, and mastery over martial arts. In addition to defending earth against the Warstar aliens, other monstrous factions emerge to challenge the Megaforce Rangers.

Under the leadership of a malevolent alien, toxic beasts rise from their slimy underground lair to attack the Earth and a ruthless robot army launches an offensive from their deep sea compound. In order to face these new threats, the Power Rangers Megaforce unlock powerful battle modes to fight their adversaries.