Let me tell you what is not going to happen: a Masters of the Universe film trilogy in which He-Man does not appear until the second film.

@adam_prince-of-eternia Thanks for reading. I think if you're honest with the public, they'll know what they're in for, and go on that journey with you. For example, the title being "Masters of the Universe," not "He-Man." Everyone's so plugged in now, they'll know what you have planned, so release the titles ahead of time. Engage fans with the filmmaking process and progress. If you tell the public upfront, this is Skeletor's story, establishing why He-Man will be necessary in the second; this is the Sorceress and Man-At-Arms' story, which impacts He-Man and Teela's views and relationship later; this is the Horde invasion, and the Snake Men cast down, world building for the events in the second and third chapters, I think people would go for it. My hope for the article is that it showcases the scope of the world, and it's potential, beyond just our beloved hero's coming of age story.

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Well, friends, I'm sure you're aware of the planned MOTU movie, and it's recently announced 1987, er, 2016 release date.

I wrote a lengthy treatment in the hopes people see the potential for what a filmed MOTU experience can be.

Based on the iconic toyline, MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE is an epic fantasy trilogy equivalent to Star Wars and Lord of the Rings, about the strain war has on love and family...

Enjoy:

https://stephensonneveld.medium.com/the-masters-of-the-universe-movie-can-be-the-epic-fantasy-franchise-hollywood-and-moviegoers-crave-f63c1c7adca6

 

 

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I liked it! It is a little too dark for me. Masters of the Universe Revolution has the tone I want but I liked it.

@gatorrob Thank you! I enjoyed Revolution, as well. You could tell they loved MOTU.

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@adam_prince-of-eternia Thanks for reading. I think if you're honest with the public, they'll know what they're in for, and go on that journey with you. For example, the title being "Masters of the Universe," not "He-Man." Everyone's so plugged in now, they'll know what you have planned, so release the titles ahead of time. Engage fans with the filmmaking process and progress. If you tell the public upfront, this is Skeletor's story, establishing why He-Man will be necessary in the second; this is the Sorceress and Man-At-Arms' story, which impacts He-Man and Teela's views and relationship later; this is the Horde invasion, and the Snake Men cast down, world building for the events in the second and third chapters, I think people would go for it. My hope for the article is that it showcases the scope of the world, and it's potential, beyond just our beloved hero's coming of age story.

If the first film in a planned Masters of the Universe trilogy does not feature He-Man as the protagonist, there will be no sequels. General audiences are definitely not "plugged-in." They are going to recognize the title, and be frustrated that He-Man is not in it. And Masters of the Universe fans are similarly going to balk at the idea. At minimum, audiences want He-Man, Skeletor, Castle Grayskull, and "I Have the Power." If those four elements are not in the film, it will not be successful.

@adam_prince-of-eternia Well, they can pull a Lucas and do the middle part first 🙂

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@adam_prince-of-eternia Well, they can pull a Lucas and do the middle part first 🙂

Look how that worked out for the prequels.

@adam_prince-of-eternia LOL!  Again, the purpose of the article was to get it out there that there is more potential to a live-action MOTU than just He-Man goes to a high school prom. No worries if you don't like my take.

I'm interested in what you and others would do, if given the keys. Would you guys make a series, like Game of Thrones? A film trilogy?

There's so much more to MOTU than what Hollywood seems willing to see. It's come to the point we fans need to show it them.

The vitriol and outrage over the lack of He-Man in the first half of Revelation is the proof in the pudding that such a concept does not fly with audiences.

I have no faith in modern Hollywood. They are F***in clueless!  And 9 times out of 10 they toss the source material into the trash. They would have to make MOTU the same way as Peter Jackson made the Lord Of The Rings trilogy. Long, detailed & epic. Never gonna happen.  And they'll probably kill most of the characters like they did in Revelation/Revolution.