We finally have an update on the long-in-development “Masters of the Universe” live-action movie! It looks like the Nee brothers are no longer on the project to direct… because Travis Knight, director of the celebrated Transformers film “Bumblebee”, is reportedly in final negotiations to direct (per Deadline). Insiders are saying the deal with Knight is […]
Back in 2018, actor Dolph Lundgren returned to the 1985 role that first made him famous. The athletic actor reprised his role as Ivan Drago, the Soviet Union boxer who was the main antagonist in the Sylvester Stallone blockbuster film “Rocky IV”. Considering Dolph Lundgren was willing to return to one of the biggest franchises […]
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It is well known in the film industry that the development of a new “Masters of the Universe” movie has had a notorious past to say the least. This project has unsuccessfully been worked on by a multitude of screenwriters, actors, directors and studios throughout the past two decades, efforts that have never produced a […]
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The plot thickens. There has been a long running controversial rumor in the Masters of the Universe fandom that Mattel could lose their sole rights to make He-Man movies, shows, or even the toys themselves to Dreamworks. The whole notion of any of these scenarios happening seemed outlandish to most, just too fantastical to believe. […]
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According to the very reliable Hollywood trade publication Variety.com, Amazon MGM Studios is reportedly in “serious talks” to take over where Nextflix left off and finally make a new Masters of the Universe live-action film…. for the cinemas! Now this is far from a done deal and currently there are only conversations/negotiations taking place, but […]
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We have some awful news to report. After what seemed to be a positive sign when “Masters of the Universe” live-action director Adam Nee was spotted with Netflix Executive Director Carrie Gillogly in Denmark (a rumored possible filming location for the film – Click HERE to Read More) , Variety has dropped some devastating news: […]
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Most fans have taken an “I will believe it when I see it” approach when it comes to a new live-action Masters of the Universe film (and who can blame them.) This latest incarnation with The Nee Brothers signing on to direct in 2018 has resulted in nothing so far, suffering through multiple setbacks with […]
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During Mattel’s annual Virtual Investor Presentation this past Wednesday, Ynon Kreiz, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Mattel indicated that in addition to the “Barbie” movie coming out July 21, 2023 from Warner Bros, Mattel films had a robust development slate of a total of 14 live-action motion pictures. Those in development are: American […]
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[Official Mattel Press Release] Rising Talent Kyle Allen to Star as He-Man EL SEGUNDO, Calif. – January 28, 2022 – Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) and Netflix announced today they are developing Masters of the Universe, Mattel’s iconic franchise from the 1980s, into a live-action motion picture, expected to begin production in summer 2022. The Nee Brothers […]
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