Flickering Myth

Film & TV News, Reviews and Features

Nicholas Galitzine to play He-Man in Amazon’s Masters of the Universe

by

By the power of Grayskull, we have our He-Man as Amazon has cast rising star Nicholas Galitzine as the hero in their Masters of the Universe film. Travis Knight will direct from a screenplay by Chris Butler. Development on the project has been ongoing for some time. We reported the director’s attachment back in February […]

Masters of the Universe/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles of Grayskull crossover comic launching in September

by

Mattel brought together two of the 80s’ most iconic toy lines last year with the launch of the Masters of the Universe and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles mash-up Masters of the Universe Origins Turtles of Grayskull, and now it has been announced that Dark Horse will be bringing the action figure line to comics with […]

Comic Book Preview – Masters of the Universe: Revolution #1

by

Next week sees the launch of Dark Horse Comics’ four-issue Masters of the Universe: Revolution prequel series, and you can get yourself a sneak at the first issue with the official preview below… Journey to the earliest days of one of the universe’s most consequential, and fraught, team ups in this first issue of the […]

Travis Knight’s Masters of the Universe movie will get a theatrical release

by

Following the discourse surrounding Amazon MGM’s release strategy for Road House, it appears that the studio won’t follow suit with their long-gestating live-action Masters of the Universe movie, with the news that the film will receive a theatrical release.  Per The Hollywood Reporter, the Travis Knight (Bumblebee, Kubo and the Two Strings) directed adaptation for […]

He-Man and the Masters of the Universe arrive in Stumble Guys

by

Stumble Guys has today started a new collaboration event with Mattel’s Masters of the Universe. This epic collaboration event is Mattel’s third into the Stumble Guys game and will feature a new level to play, new cosmetics to collect, daily missions to tackle and more.  See more in the new trailer below… With this new event, players will get […]

Skeletor and Panthor get new sixth scale Masters of the Universe collectible statue from Tweeterhead

by

Sideshow has released promotional images for another addition to Tweeterhead’s Masters of the Universe line, a classic deluxe sixth scale maquette for Skeletor and his trusty steed Panthor. The collectible is available to pre-order now, priced at $995; check it out here… Sideshow and Tweeterhead presents the new Masters of the Universe Skeletor & Panthor […]

Masters of the Universe movie taps Bumblebee’s Travis Knight to direct

by

The long-gestating Masters of the Universe movie appears to have been languishing in development hell for what feels like an eternity, or should that be Eternia? However, storms might be starting to gather above Castle Grayskull with the news that Bumblebee director Travis Knight is in talks to helm the film.  According to Deadline Knight […]

Mondo unveils Masters of the Universe Orko sixth scale figure

by

Mondo has unveiled a new addition to its Masters of the Universe line with the sixth scale Orko figure which comes with several interchangeable accessories including an unmasked Orko headpiece, Dree Elle, Classic Orko, and DAimar mini figures, and a first ever peek at Orko’s legs! It is available to pre-order now until January 30th, […]

Masters of the Universe Collector’s Edition set to release in the Spring

by

By the power of Greyskull, Umbrella Home Entertainment will release a Blu-ray collector’s edition of the cult-favourite Masters of the Universe starring Dolph Lundgren as He-Man this spring. The collector’s edition will include posters, cards, several special features and a 48 page book of behind the scenes material. Released in 1987, the film is an adaptation […]

Masters of the Universe: Revolution prequel comic will team Skeletor and Hordak

by

As Kevin Smith’s Masters of the Universe: Revolution prepares to come to Netflix, Dark Horse has announced the upcoming launch of a four-issue prequel comic book series penned by Revolution producers Tim Sheridan, Rob David and Ted Biaselli with art from Daniel HDR. Journey to the earliest days of one of the universe’s most consequential […]