Sony sets release date for*Masters of the Universe*reboot
DEREK LAWRENCE@DEREKJLAWRENCE
POSTED ON*APRIL 26, 2017 AT 11:24PM EDT
He-Man has the power — and now a release date
The*long-discussed*Masters of the Universe*reboot has finally found a spot on the calendar, launching into theaters on Dec. 18, 2019, EW has confirmed. McG (Charlie’s Angels) has been on board to*direct since early 2016.
EW has also learned from a source familiar with the production that many actors, including A-list talent, are vying for key roles.
Last June,*Twilight*star*Kellan Lutz tweeted about the “amazing meeting” he had with McG and producer Mary Viola. The*director later confirmed the meeting*in an interview with*IGN*and said Lutz would be considered “very, very carefully,” noting how “passionate” he is about the character and story.
Beginning as a line of toys and their accompanying mini-comics from Mattel,*Masters of the Universe*spawned several animated series, and eventually, in 1987, a*live-action film starring Dolph Lundgren*as Prince Adam a.k.a. the warrior He-Man, the defender of Eternia. Frank Langella portrayed He-Man’s nemesis Skeletor.
Similar in tone to the big superhero-driven comic book adaptations made especially popular over the last decade, McG has found inspiration for the upcoming reboot in a very specific place. “We also need to be cognizant of the incredible resonance of what Kevin Feige is doing with Marvel, and the balance of full-bodied entertainment,”*McG previously shared. “That it’s both credible and emotional, action-packed, and the story of a hero’s journey.” [Reply]
Good, McG ruined Xmen films before First Class rebounded the series. The problem is the look of the character, you have to go muscular with it. There aren't many actors in Hollywood with that build who can actually act. Putting Kellan Lutz in is just for the muscles, there is no acting ability in there at all, shocking from the Twilight acting tree of greatness. Not that we're getting an Oscar winner of a film here, but it could at least be entertaining and get a 60-70% on RT and that'd be a success imo. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Frosty:
I'm surprised this is even a thing. Are there still a lot of He-man fans around? I thought that pretty much ended in the '80s.
Alot of he man fans online and overseas. ..he-man.org there is also a power con for he-man and shera in California. [Reply]
He's out busting heads. Then he's back to the lab for some more full penetration. Smells crime, back to the lab, full penetration. Crime, penetration, crime, full penetration, crime, penetration... And this goes on and on, and back and forth for 90 or so minutes until the movie just sort of ends. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Pitt Gorilla:
He's out busting heads. Then he's back to the lab for some more full penetration. Smells crime, back to the lab, full penetration. Crime, penetration, crime, full penetration, crime, penetration... And this goes on and on, and back and forth for 90 or so minutes until the movie just sort of ends.
Originally Posted by Pitt Gorilla:
He's out busting heads. Then he's back to the lab for some more full penetration. Smells crime, back to the lab, full penetration. Crime, penetration, crime, full penetration, crime, penetration... And this goes on and on, and back and forth for 90 or so minutes until the movie just sort of ends.
I came here to make a Dolph joke and can't top this reference. [Reply]
