A young lost prince discovers on the planet of Eternia, the powers of Grayskull, which transform him into He-Man, the Master of the Universe. He-Man must beat back the evil designs of Skeletor, who wants to take over the universe by devious means. A host of powerful characters come and go on both sides, as the two fight it out to the end.
The series is being produced by Mattel Television with Adam Bonnett (Descendants), Christopher Keenan (Justice League, Batman Beyond), and Rob David (Masters of the Universe: Revelation, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) serving as executive producers. The series was developed for television by Rob David.
Emmy-winning producer and designer Jeff Matsuda (The Batman, TMNT) and Susan Corbin (Voltron) will also produce.
Bryan Q Miller (Arrow, Smallville, Sleepy Hollow) will serve as story editor on the series.
Animation services are being provided by House of Cool and CGCG (Trollhunters).
Fred Soulie, Senior Vice President of Content Distribution and Business Development at Mattel, informed the media, “Masters of the Universe is one of the most iconic global franchises of all time, with a 30-year history and a passionate fan base. The entire team at Mattel is excited to introduce the world of He-Man to a new generation and, together with the talented team at Netflix, to reimagine the classic characters in a way that appeals to kids and families today, while also resonating with the fans who grew up with them.”
Eighties’ kids will be the happiest at this reboot of the much-loved animated show. They will get a chance to get their kids acquainted with the iconic story that had captivated them in their own childhood.
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