He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Movie

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Here are two article about the new He-Man movie

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Producer Joel Silver is developing a new film version of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe for Warner Brothers, working with toymaker Mattel, Variety reported. Justin Marks is set to write the script.

Mattel, which owns the toy-based franchise, must approve an outline for the project. He-Man was born as a Mattel action figure, and the toymaker created an animated series in hopes of selling dolls. The series became a cult favorite and a campy 1987 movie that starred Dolph Lundgren and Frank Langella.

The toymaker, which now licenses He-Man for high-end merchandise sold to hardcore collectors, has been wary of going Hollywood again. An attempt by Fox 2000 to make another movie, this time with director John Woo, ended in futility as the toymaker didn't spark to the screen plans, the trade paper reported.

The franchise has been reimagined by the producer and the writers and pitched to Mattel as a classic good-vs.-evil battle, using the kind of visual effects strategy employed in 300. A warrior is touted as the last hope of a magical land called Eternia, which is being ravaged by technology and the evil Skeletor.

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We reported this week that Brad Pitt is under serious consideration to play He-Man in the next Masters of the Universe flick. Now we can report that the team of Warner Bros. Pictures, Mattel Toys, screenwriter Justin Marks and producer Joel Silver are all on the same page and want to see this live-action feature come to bear fruit. Mattel has been reluctant over the years to allow another Masters of the Universe film, but now seem ready to get it done.

[Geekyfanboy]

The New "He-Man" Has Been Killed
By Garth FranklinFriday, October 17th 2008 8:25am

The new live-action film version of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe entitled "Grayskull" has been canceled at Warner Bros. Pictures reports Latino Review.

The studio apparently gave executives at Silver Pictures a short list of A-list directors they would consider making the film (eg. Doug Liman, Bryan Singer) and most passed.

The few remaining up and coming directors who were keen however weren't comfortable enough for Warners to go with.

Another reason is that two executives who were championing the project at Silver Pictures left the company last month.

Justin Marks penned the script for the property which was well-reviewed online.