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John Rickard (born November 2, 1977) is an American producer. Born in Santa Barbara, California, he attended the University of Arizona, graduating in 2001 with a degree in business management. Early in his career, he took a semester off during college to work as a production assistant on Wonder Boys (2000), which helped him make connections in the industry. After college, Rickard worked for producer Scott Rudin for about a year, then as an assistant to Brett Ratner, before becoming an assistant to Toby Emmerich at New Line Cinema. Over the years, he moved into producing roles; among his co-producer credits are A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010), Final Destination 5 (2011), Hall Pass (2011), and Jack the Giant Slayer (2013). He produced Horrible Bosses (2011), Horrible Bosses 2 (2014) and How to Be Single (2016). Other projects include Fist Fight (2017), Midnight Sun (2018), Rampage (2018), and Countdown (2019). On television, he has been involved in series work, among them Frequency (2016). His company is Wrigley Pictures. Rickard is also credited as a producer on Blue Beetle (2023).
A teenage girl discovers she's the reincarnated guardian of the Moon Kingdom when a magical cat grants her the power to transform into Sailor Moon, a warrior of justice. Usagi Tsukino balances homework and crushes with protecting Earth from dark forces threatening humanity. She recruits fellow students—each harboring their own celestial powers—to form a team of Sailor Guardians. Together, they uncover a sinister plot connected to their past lives and an ancient enemy seeking to plunge the world into darkness. As Usagi embraces her destiny as the legendary Princess Serenity, she must master her growing abilities while navigating first love, friendship, and the weight of saving the world. Blending magical transformation sequences with genuine emotion, this live-action adaptation captures the heart of the beloved series while grounding its fantastical elements in a contemporary setting where ordinary girls become extraordinary heroes.
