- MASTER OF THE UNIVERSE
In development for some time, the new big screen take on
Masters of the Universe appears to have found a potential director. Deadline
reports that Jon M. Chu is in talks to helm the live action project for Sony
Pictures and Escape Artists Entertainment.
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| He-Man and the Masters of the Universe |
Sony and Escape Artists' Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal and
Steve Tisch have been developing the property, based on the popular Mattel toy
line that originated in 1982 and spawned several animated series along with a
1987 live-action film.
The film follows Prince Adam, who transforms into a warrior
called He-Man and becomes the last hope for a magical land called Eternia,
ravaged by technology and the evil Skeletor.
Chu has already has some experience in the world of '80s
cartoon properties. His G.I. Joe: Retaliation is scheduled to hit theaters on
March 29, 2013.
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