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I'd be surprised if it actually gets made.
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I think this might actually happen. Certainly more likely than all the other MOTU movie rumors.
Netflix sees $$$ in MOTU and have done three MOTU things now that actually made it to air.
Mattel realizes that an actual MOTU movie may never happen (been in developmental hell for 20 years now) and they've lowered their expectations to what is essentially a "made for TV movie" version of MOTU. -
Yeah, this seems like it has a chance to actually make it out. I'm sure Netflix wants some of that Disney Plus Marvel/Star Wars action, and an established brand like MOTU is a sure way to get it. And these shows actually have more cache than movies these days.
The guy looks like a young Heath Ledger. I'm not familiar with him, but I'll give him a shot. Not sure about Adam being an orphan, though. Seems an unnecesary change, unless it's a King Arthur type reveal or something.
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I agree with you about the lead. Watching "Peacemaker", I was just thinking that John Cena would make a great He-Man. That kid is no John Cena.
I don't agree about this being essentially a "made for TV movie". Many Netflix movies are every bit as big budget and well-done as movies with theatrical releases. So I don't think the platform should be the cause for concern here.
My main concern is really just whether or not they actually "get" He-Man. My money is on something pitched as "Masters of the Universe meets Game of Thrones"... which... no, just no.Comment
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It's not a cause for concern, but if this was going to be released theatrically, it would have a budget of $250-$300 million and possibly even higher.
Netflix movies on average have 1/3 of that. The highest they've ever spent on a film is $200 million and it remains to be seen if that is going to be profitable for them as they've began slashing budgets on more recent projects.
I'm sure it will look fine, but Netflix films are basically "made for TV" or "direct-to-DVD/VHS" of this era.Comment
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The casting doesn't faze me. They could CGI He-Man (like Hulk), muscle suit or cast a different actor. Honestly, I still doubt it will even get made. We've only heard one person cast, seen no character designs or sets being built.You are a bold and courageous person, afraid of nothing. High on a hill top near your home, there stands a dilapidated old mansion. Some say the place is haunted, but you don't believe in such myths. One dark and stormy night, a light appears in the topmost window in the tower of the old house. You decide to investigate... and you never return...Comment
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PUNY HUMANS!Comment
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