{"id":29215,"date":"2022-01-30T22:36:35","date_gmt":"2022-01-31T03:36:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/?p=29215"},"modified":"2022-01-30T22:36:35","modified_gmt":"2022-01-31T03:36:35","slug":"transmissions-he-man-and-the-masters-of-the-universe-live-action-to-begin-production-from-netflix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/?p=29215","title":{"rendered":"Transmissions: He-Man and The Masters of the Universe Live Action to Begin Production from Netflix"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mattel, Inc. and Netflix announced today \"\"<\/a>they are developing Masters of the Universe, Mattel\u2019s iconic franchise from the 1980s, into a live-action motion picture, expected to begin production in summer 2022. The Nee Brothers (The Lost City, Band of Robbers) co-direct from a screenplay written by the Nees and David Callaham (Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, Wonder Woman 1984). Rising talent Kyle Allen (West Side Story) will star as Prince Adam\/He-Man.<\/p>\n

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In Masters of the Universe, an orphan named Adam discovers he is a prince destined to be the savior of a faraway land and must quickly learn of his power and the importance of saving his true home from an evil force.<\/p>\n

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\u201cMasters of the Universe is an iconic property that shaped the imaginations of an entire generation of kids with the message of becoming the best version of yourself. With our partners at Netflix, we look forward to showing audiences that anything can happen in Eternia. We are continuing to unlock this global franchise in new ways, and we can\u2019t wait to see Kyle battle it out with Skeletor in this epic live-action saga,\u201d said Robbie Brenner, executive producer of Mattel Films.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe\u2019ve always been inspired by the fantastical world of Eternia,\u201d said producers Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal and Steve Tisch. \u201cThis movie has been 14 years in the making for us and our partners and we are so excited to tell an entirely new story for Masters of the Universe with the Nee Brothers and Dave Callaham for Mattel and Netflix and share it with a global audience.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Brenner and Kevin McKeon (VP of Mattel Films) will lead the project for Mattel Films. Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal and Steve Tisch (Being the Ricardos, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, Fences, The Equalizer, The Upside) and DeVon Franklin will produce. The project was formerly in development at Sony.<\/p>\n

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Last summer, Mattel and Netflix partnered to bring Eternia back to screens in two series. Masters of the Universe: Revelation is a continuation of the classic storyline from the 1980s. Kevin Smith served as the showrunner for the series, which features an all-star voice cast including Mark Hamill, Lena Headey, Chris Wood and Sarah Michelle Gellar. He-Man and the Masters of the Universe is a dazzling CG-animated series, which reimagines the thrilling heroic adventures of the Guardians of Grayskull for a new generation of fans.<\/p>\n

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Mattel\u2019s Masters of the Universe was first introduced to the world in 1982 through a line of action figures. In 1983, the animated series He-Man and the Masters of the Universe™ premiered and became one of the first children\u2019s program to be syndicated on television.<\/p>\n

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About Mattel<\/p>\n

Mattel is a leading global toy company and owner of one of the strongest catalogs of children\u2019s and family entertainment franchises in the world. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain, and develop children through play. We engage consumers through our portfolio of iconic brands, including Barbie\u00ae, Hot Wheels\u00ae, Fisher-Price\u00ae, American Girl\u00ae, Thomas & Friends\u00ae, UNO\u00ae, Masters of the Universe\u00ae, Monster High\u00ae and MEGA\u00ae, as well as other popular intellectual properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include film and television content, gaming, music,\u202fand live events. We operate in 35 locations and our products are available in more than 150 countries in collaboration with the world\u2019s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering children\u202fto explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. Visit us online at \u202fmattel.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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