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If you've read Matthew Perry's memoir, "Friends, Lovers, And The Big Terrible Thing," you'll know how important fame was to the young actor. Perry, who sadly passed away in 2023, wrote about how, prior to playing Chandler Bing in "Friends" and becoming a global megastar, fame seemed as though it would "change everything" for him. "I yearned for it more than any other person on the face of the planet," he wrote. "It was the only thing that would fix me. I was certain of it."

Though he would eventually get his wish and quickly find out that it wasn't quite the salve he expected, Perry spent years trying to attain fame and recognition. It didn't come quickly. The actor made his first on-screen appearance as a child in the TV series "240-Robert" back in 1979. But after moving to Los...

The 70s were a time when television would seem to try anything at least once. Science Fiction was one of the main genres where this was very true. Thanks to the success of series like Star Trek, and Lost in Space there was a deluge of, off beat and actually good genre TV (as we explored on last week’s Land of the Lost episode). Typically it was with some sort of toy tie-in or angle to get children to watch and/or buy something. And just wait until Star Wars happened.

But, the early 70s would find a new kind of hero to grab the hearts and minds of kids across the country and he’d bring with him some of the coolest toys around. Because, he was literally made up of metal and plastic himself.

The Six Million Dollar Man would jump into television history with a premise that was brilliant,...

John Erwin, who voiced childhood characters like He-Man and Reggie Mantle from The Archie Show, has died at the age of 88.

Erwin passed away of natural causes “around Dec. 20” in his home in Camarillo, Calif., per a statement released by his PR firm Celebworx.

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“Working with John Erwin was a ballad of irreverence, professionalism and surprise,” Alan Oppenheimer, who voiced the evil Skeletor on He-Man and the Masters of the Universe,...

Voice actor John Erwin passed away. The actor was behind several iconic characters, including He-Man and Morris The Cat.

Deadline released the news that John Erwin passed away in December of "natural causes" at his home in Camarillo, California. The voice actor was 88. His death was further confirmed by his PR firm, Celebworx, which confirmed the star passed away "around Dec. 20, 2024," and, since he was a very private man, had shared no photographs of himself with his publicity firm.

The actor was born on Dec. 5, 1936, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and started his career in entertainment in the late '50s in 1959's Rawhide, where he voiced Teddy in 2022 episodes. However, his most defining role was voicing He-Man in several series starting 1983, including He-Man and the Masters of the Universe. He also voiced Beast Man in the same animated series. Although Erwin played He-Man in the original animated series, he returned to...

It’s a sad day in Eternia as news about the passing of John Erwin, the voice actor behind He-Man, Morris the Cat, and other notable pop culture icons. Erwin, a Saturday morning staple of the 1960s, ’70s, and ’80s, died last month of natural causes at his home in Camarillo, California. He was 88. Celebworx, the PR firm representing Mr. Erwin, announced his death this Friday afternoon.

Few people of the Elder Millenial generation (people born between 1980 and 1985) grew up without hearing John Erwin as He-man, Master of the Universe, match wits with Skeletor (Alan Oppenheimer) while battling the forces of evil. In addition to voicing He-Man and the Archie Comics character Reggie, Erwin played the unenthusiastic spokescat for 9Lives brand cat food, Morris the Cat. In the promos, Morris, a large orange tabby tomcat, snarkily remarked about being uninterested in anything except when it came to a delicious can of 9Lives cat food.

As the world prepares to see a new He-Man hit the big screen next year, it has been sadly reported that the voice behind the original animated version of the He-Man and the Masters of the Universe character, John Erwin, has died aged 88. The actor, who began his career working in adverts in the late 1960s, made a number of other appearances, but for many, it was his role as He-Man that he will be most remembered for. As well as leading the show in the role of He-Man, Erwin also played the monstrously dim-witted Beast Man.

According to PR firm Celebworx, who represented the star, Erwin actually died last month, “around December 20,” of natural causes. The announcement not only drew reactions from many children of the ‘80s, but also Erwin’s costars, Alan Oppenheimer, who voiced Skeletor, and Melendy Britt, who provided the voice of She-Ra. In a...

John Erwin, the voice behind such iconic animated and animal TV characters as He-Man, Morris The Cat, the snobby Reggie of the Archie cartoons and many other Saturday morning favorites of the 1960s, ’70s and ’80s, died last month of natural causes at his home in Camarillo, California. He was 88.

His death was announced today by his PR firm Celebworx.

Melendy Britt, who voiced the character She-Ra, superheroine sister of superhero He-Man in Filmation’s Masters of the Universe world, said in a statement, “For 40 years, John Erwin was not only my brother on screen, he was my friend.”

“To have ‘my brother’ pass on is a tremdeous sorrow even though I know life is not infinite,” Britt wrote on Facebook. “The tears I have are because John was such a special quiet man and we shared a very special relationship in those roles as twin brother and sister…He...

John Erwin, the reclusive actor who provided the voices for the heroic title character in He-Man and the Masters of the Universe and the vain frenemy Reggie Mantle in a series of Archie cartoons, has died. He was 88.

Erwin died of natural causes “around Dec. 20” in his home in Camarillo, California, his reps at the PR firm Celebworx announced.

For nearly a decade starting in 1969, Erwin was heard in dozens of TV commercials as the snarky Morris the Cat, the finicky orange tabby who would eat nothing but the 9Lives brand of cat food. The hugely successful campaign was created by the Leo Burnett advertising firm.

Earlier, Erwin was seen on camera when he recurred as the cattle driver Teddy on CBS’ Rawhide, starring Clint Eastwood.

For Filmmation, Erwin voiced the blond, muscular He-Man (and his alter ego, Prince Adam) on He-Man and the Masters of the Universe from 1983-...

As Hollywood adjusted to the whims and desires of Baby Boomer moviegoers heading into the 1970s, studios found themselves making fewer and fewer Westerns. Long one of the most reliably profitable genres, younger viewers who'd come of age rebelling against much of what their parents held dear were turned off by this continued mythologizing of how America pursued its manifest destiny. They rejected John Wayne, but turned out for Italian-produced Spaghetti Westerns, especially those starring Clint Eastwood. As a result, the only semi-traditional Hollywood Westerns Boomers would embrace tended to feature Eastwood in the starring role (e.g. "High Plains Drifter" and "The Outlaw Josey Wales").

One notable exception to the Eastwood rule was Michael Crichton's sci-fi/Western blend "Westworld." The 1973 film stars Richard Benjamin and James Brolin as a pair of buddies who take a vacation to an adult amusement park called Delos to live out their dreams...

Kicking off his career with various television roles in the early 1960s, Alan Oppenheimer would go on to have a prolific career over six decades, still working to this day, though his output as an actor has slowed down considerably over the years. Oppenheimer's career really took off in the '70s, and his notable credits include Westworld in 1973 and The Six Million Dollar Man, which premiered in the same year.

Although Oppenheimer has several credits in live-action shows and movies, it was his prolific voice-acting career that helped cement him as one of the best animated actors of all time. Oppenheimer has lent his talents to a variety of projects over the years, including voicing iconic characters in some of the most influential animated shows of all time. His work as Skeletor is a particular standout, but only the tip of the iceberg that is Alan Oppenheimer's monumental career.

Idris Elba is ready to live the journey, as he has been cast as Man-at-Arms aka Duncan in the upcoming live-action version of Masters of the Universe.

Idris Elba follows in the footsteps of past Duncans Alan Oppenheimer (the mid-’80s animated series He-Man and the Masters of the Universe), Jon Cypher (1987’s live-action flick with Dolph Lundgren), Liam Cunningham (Netflix’s Masters of the Universe: Revelation), and more. He will be joined in the cast by Nicholas Galitzine as He-Man, Alison Brie as Evil-Lyn and Camila Mendes as Teela.

Obviously there are still a handful of key roles that need to be cast (chiefly Skeletor – is Willem Dafoe too obvious?), but this news comes as welcome, as Idris Elba always brings top-tier work to every project he takes on – come on, the guy is crushing Knuckles right now! It’s also a bit of a surprise pick, but one...

The classic sitcom, Whos the Boss?, ran from 1984-1992, and there had been talks about reviving the show on Amazon Freevee. One of its stars, Judith Light, who played advertising executive Angela Bower in all 196 episodes of the series, told Variety shed be delighted if the series moved forward with another streamer or network.

I would be delighted, Light said. But in terms of where I am and the workload that I have right now, I dont know what my availability would be. When I started my career, I said Id never do a soap opera and Id never do a sitcom. Well, I did both those things. Then I said I would never marry an actor. And I did just that. So, I learned to never say never.

I would be delighted [to return].

Light is married to actor Robert Desiderio, who starred in the ABC soap opera One Life to Live opposite Light.

Robot cartoon movies have been a staple of family films for decades, especially since the cartoon format allows for more inventive and imaginative character designs. While many have robots simply as supporting characters, there are also plenty that feature a robot protagonist, either as a helping hand for the story's hero or even as the hero themselves. The first robot in a movie was in 1927's Metropolis, which was live-action, but once the animated film industry got in full swing, hand-drawn (and later CGI) robots became a regular sight.

Animated movies tend to take the opposite view of artificial intelligence, too. Whereas most live-action movie robots are evil, their animated counterparts tend to be much more wholesome. From modern hits such as The Mitchells vs. The Machines to classics like The Iron Giant, there are plenty of movies that suggest something other than evil can come from androids with artificial intelligence.

Warning: contains spoilers for Masters of the Universe: Revolution #4!

Masters of the Universe has streamlined Skeletors origin, and in the process making He-Mans biggest villain even more tragic. Dark Horses Masters of the Universe: Revolution miniseries has retold Skeletors origin, stressing his connection to Hordak as well. In issue four, the conclusion, Skeletor gets a new backstory, one that not only makes him a tragic figure but consolidates elements of his various origins the franchise has given.

Skeletor has been voiced by several different actors, including Alan Oppenheimer and Mark Hamill.

Masters of the Universe: Revolution #4 is written by Tim Sheridan, Rob David and Ted Biaselli and drawn by Daniel Hdr. Hordak, who has been manipulating Keldor (the future Skeletor) throughout the miniseries, has hooked him to a machine that will scrape his memories. Hordak intends to break Keldor and mold him to his desires. While in the machine, Keldor...

The original live-action Ghost Busters featured a bumbling trio of detectives fighting paranormal creatures with a ghost de-materializer. The 1986 animated version, Ghostbusters, was a sequel with new characters battling a ghost wizard named Prime Evil. Filmation's Ghostbusters faced challenges against Columbia Pictures' version, leading to quick cancellation and regrets from the executive producer.

Do you remember The Ghost Busters show? The live-action children’s sitcom ran on CBS for one season during the mid-1970s and centered around three slapstick paranormal detectives — Jake Kong, Eddie Spencer, and Tracy. The last name was actually a gorilla with a trademark beanie propeller hat. This bumbling trio would retrieve their weekly assignment from a cassette tape that was hidden inside a department store.

Never seen but only heard, their boss Zero would usually have them fight against the likes of Frankenstein, The Mummy, Dracula, or even the ghost of Billy the Kid. With...

Masters of the Universe was developed by Mattel after it lost the chance to make Star Wars toys in the 1970s and 1980s. Masters of the Universe: Revolution features many voice actors who have close ties to popular sci-fi franchises, including Star Trek. From all-powerful aliens to the best mother figures in the galaxy, Star Trek and Masters of the Universe: Revolution: Revolution share a lot of acting DNA.

The following contains major spoilers from Masters of the Universe: Revolution Season 1 now streaming on Netflix.

Netflix's Masters of the Universe: Revolution grows He-Man, his supporting cast, and the world in fun and mature ways. However, the universe only exists because Mattel needed a story to sell their line of "space barbarian" toys. While it's a celebration of this wild collection of characters and settings, Masters of the Universe: Revolution is also a mini-reunion of Star Trek actors.

Before the casting of Star Trek actors,...

When we talk about classic TV shows from the '70s, it's hard not to mention "The Six Million Dollar Man." Airing for five seasons on ABC, the show focuses on astronaut Steve Austin who is gravely injured in a spaceship crash. He then undergoes a government surgery that replaces his body parts with machine parts, making him part man, part cyborg. With the new powers afforded him by these upgrades, Steve goes to work for the Office of Scientific Information, battling evil forces.

The show ran for 99 episodes and inspired six TV movies. Mark Wahlberg has even been attached to star in a big-screen adaptation of the show for years now, with the project stalling out at various points. But Lee Majors was the man responsible for originally bringing the character to life. 50 years removed from the show's premiere on network television, Majors and several other of the show's...

1992's "X-Men" cartoon was the first time Marvel's Merry Mutants got a series all of their own, but was it the first time they appeared in animation? Not quite.

The team were guest stars on the early 1980s series "Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends", as was their nemesis Magneto. A few years down the line, Marvel Productions decided to produce an "X-Men" cartoon themselves.

The resulting pilot was "Pryde of the X-Men". "Pryde" boasted animation from Japanese studio Toei ("Dragon Ball Z"), and so looked noticeably more detailed and dynamic than previous Marvel cartoons. Where it did overlap with those older cartoons was the voice cast: the late John Stephenson as Professor X, Michael Bell as Cyclops, Neil Ross as Nightcrawler, Dan Gilvezan as Colossus, and a young Kath Soucie as Kitty.

Patrick Pinney, as Wolverine, infamously gives his character an Australian accent (apparently a synergistic holdover from a...

Voice actor David Kaye still remembers getting the news he'd been cast on "Transformers: Animated." Two weeks after a callback where he read for multiple characters, he got a call from his agent. Kaye, who was driving in downtown LA, answered his phone and heard the news: he'd got the part ... of Optimus Prime. Kaye's response as he swerved his car: "Who?!"

While Kaye had read for Optimus Prime (and noticed voice director Susan Blu liked what he was doing), he walked into the audition expecting to get a different part. The part, in fact, that was furthest from Optimus Prime — Megatron. At the time, Kaye had been voicing Megatron for about a decade, first in "Beast Wars."

During the 1990s and 2000s, Kaye was a staple of Canada's voice-acting pool. Mainframe Entertainment, based in Vancouver, developed "Beast Wars" and recruited local talent, Kaye among them. A few years later,...

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After crashing during an experimental aircraft test, astronaut Steve Austin (Lee Majors) is barely alive and clinging to life. The government decide to use funding for a secret bionics project to create the next generation of covert operative – an agent with bionic limbs that give him superhuman strength and enable him to run speeds beyond 60 miles per hour, along with a bionic eye that allows him to see details over a mile away. Col Austin awakens after his almost fatal crash to find that he now processes integrated bionic technology. For his second chance at life he is coerced into taking on specialized missions for the Oso (Office of Strategic Operations).

Enjoy all 100 uncut episodes across 5 seasons of this ground-breaking television show,...

Let's be real: Dragons are awesome! Since ancient Mesopotamians whispered about Tiamat and Marduk's red serpent servant, the legend of dragons thrived. For generations, these scaly creatures have induced fear and delight. Tolkien drew from these myths to bring the creature into the modern fantasy canon, with his childhood love of Fafnir, Siegfried's legendary foe, transformed into the prideful Smaug. Now the fantasy genre is almost synonymous with dragons. Of course, the '70s introduction of Dungeons & Dragons helped, too! Today, there's a resurgence of love for these big fellas -- starring in movies like "How to Train Your Dragon" and "Raya and the Last Dragon."

Putting dragons on the big screen is a huge technical challenge. Not every movie's budget can commit to that feat. For decades, animation came to the rescue -- pitching price-conscious versions to younger and more accepting viewers. But after the release of "Jurassic Park,...

Up until a few years ago, there was a shady little pub here in Brno, Czech Republic, that only had one desirable feature: A six-foot statue of the lovable Rockbiter creature from "The NeverEnding Story." I would even take people there to suffer bad beer just so we could marvel at that unexpected monument to Wolfgang Petersen's dark fantasy adventure. It wasn't the only legacy of the film's enduring popularity around here; Limahl's title song, which was a hit single across Europe, is still played on regular rotation on the local radio station. It is one of the many benefits of living in the Czech Republic.

"The NeverEnding Story," based on the first half of Michael Ende's epic fantasy novel, was Petersen's next project after spending three years making his tense U-boat drama, "Das Boot." The German director received an Oscar nomination for his troubles but wanted...

(Welcome to The Daily Stream, an ongoing series in which the /Film team shares what they've been watching, why it's worth checking out, and where you can stream it.)

The Movie: "Private Benjamin" (1980)

Where You Can Stream It: Showtime

The Pitch: Judy Benjamin (Goldie Hawn) has dreamed of one thing since she was eight years old, according to the film's opening title card: essentially, to be a wife. Specifically, "All I want [...] is a big house ... nice clothes, two closets, a live-in maid, and a professional man for a husband." "Private Benjamin" starts by giving Judy everything she's ever wanted, starting with a huge wedding to a professional man named Yale Goodman (played perfunctorily by Albert Brooks), who promptly dies while consummating their marriage later that same night.

Judy was a divorcée (she was previously married at 20) and widow by the age of 28. Her family didn't know what to do with her,...

The late Wolfgang Petersen's 1984 film "The NeverEnding Story," while ostensibly a fantasy film, lacks the genre's expected sense of lighthearted, dazzling wonderment. Indeed, the film's fantasy sequences bear a tragic note of muddy entropy, and fantastical characters live in a state of resigned abnegation. Despite amazing special effects and myriad imaginative monsters, "The NeverEnding Story" is most notable for its overwhelming ennui. A savvy youth might be so beleaguered by the film's sadness, they may find its final moments of triumph to feel artificial, like the hero may only be imagining his own escape from pain. The film ends with a moment of mourning, of acceptance that a parent is dead. Some find the film uplifting. Others may not.

The plot of "The NeverEnding Story" follows a young boy named Bastian (Barret Oliver) who recently lost his mother and who is beset by bullies at school. When he absconds...

Walter Mirisch earned his Oscar for this Sidney Poitier hit directed by Norman Jewison. The tense mystery thriller was also a significant cultural step for Civil Rights, Hollywood-style: Poitier’s Virgil Tibbs claims the right to not turn the other cheek. Stars Rod Steiger, Lee Grant, Warren Oates and Larry Gates are in top form. Kino’s new 4K release maximizes the impact of Haskell Wexler’s steamy cinematography and Quincy Jones’ rich music, and includes bonus Blu-ray encodings of the two sequels made a few years later.

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Starring: Sidney Poitier, Rod Steiger, Warren Oates, Lee Grant, Larry Gates, James Patterson, William Schallert, Beah Richards, Peter Whitney, Matt Clark, Scott Wilson, Timothy Scott, Quentin Dean, Anthony James, Alan Oppenheimer.

Cinematography: Haskell Wexler

Art Director: Paul Groesse...

Netflix’s Masters of the Universe: Revelation will return will all-new episodes on Nov. 23. Part 2 will consist of five episodes that run 30 minutes each.

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The Kevin Smith He-Man follow-up series picks up where the iconic characters left off decades ago. After a cataclysmic battle between He-Man and Skeletor, Eternia is fractured and the Guardians of Grayskull are scattered. And after decades of secrets tore them apart, it’s up to Teela to reunite the broken band of heroes and solve the mystery of the missing Sword of Power in a race against time to restore Eternia and prevent the end of the universe.

The voice cast includes Mark Hamill as Skeletor, Lena Headey as Evil-Lyn, Chris Wood as Prince Adam/He-Man, Sarah Michelle Gellar as Teela, Liam Cunningham as Man-At-Arms, Stephen Root as Cringer, Diedrich Bader as King Randor/Trap Jaw,...

He-Man and the Masters of the Universe’s most popular character should be He-Man, right? His name is in the title! Anyone who’s watched almost any incarnation of the franchise though knows who the real star of the show is. Skeletor, the big bad of the series. Even if you’ve never watched an episode you’ve now doubt seen a gif rendition of Skeletor’s iconic laugh or heard his “Nyeh!” Compilations of his insults have racked up millions of views on YouTube and his face graces endless memes. The character is etched in pop culture history.

Jeff Matsuda, Co-Executive Producer of the new He-Man and the Masters of the Universe series on Netflix, felt the pressure of bringing a new version of the iconic character to life specifically because of all the memes. With this in mind he knew the team behind the series had to not...

Netflix has shared the first full trailer for their Masters of the Universe: Revelation, director Kevin Smith’s reboot of the beloved animated series.

The five-episode first part of the series premieres on the streaming service on July 23rd. Masters of the Universe: Revelation picks up after the original animated series — He-Man and the Masters of the Universe — left off following the “cataclysmic battle between He-Man and Skeletor,” Netflix said.

Smith serves as showrunner and executive producer on the reboot, which features a voice cast that includes Mark Hamill (Skeletor...

Mattel Television and Netflix released the first look “Masters of the Universe: Revelation,” and it turns out the characters — including He-Man, Skeletor, Teela and Orko — look a lot like they did on the beloved 1980s animated series “He-Man and the Masters of the Universe,” just a bit glowed up.

They also announced the show will premiere globally on July 23.

Since the series was announced in 2019, fans have been speculating just what executive producer and showrunner Kevin Smith — writer-director of “Clerks,” “Chasing Amy” and “Dogma” — would be doing with the property. As the images make clear, Smith and the team at Powerhouse Animation (also the animation studio behind Netflix’s “Castlevania” series) are paying homage not just to the look of the original series, but its storylines as well.

“So much of this show has been possible because of the love and affection for this world at every level of production...

There's been many a book that his been turned into a feature film. Many comic books and cartoons have been turned into feature length properties as well. However, did you know that there are a slew of 1980s movies that inspired cartoons? Yes, you have read that correctly. Even more interesting are the films that were somehow made palatable to be able to exist on such a seemingly benign platform.

The Karate Kid seems like a no-brainer for a second life as a cartoon. What about a film like Rambo: First Blood Part II? Robocop? Or, The Toxic Avenger? Again, you've read that correctly. These are just a few of the movies would be given a shot to make a ton of money in the world of Saturday Morning Cartoons. Some of the cartoons on this list were more successful than others, but by and large making the leap from...

Kevin Smith is getting teary eyed again over the fact that he just announced that composer Bear McCreary is scoring Master of the Universe: Revelation. In addition to making the announcement, the director shared the very first piece of music that McCreary sent over, which nearly brought Smith to tears. From the sound of things, Netflix's anime series based on the He-Man franchise is going to be pretty epic, and Smith, who serves as showrunner on the series, can't wait to share what they have all been working on for the past year.

Bear McCreary is the composer behind The Walking Dead, Battlestar Galactica, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Outlander, and much more. Kevin Smith played McCreary's score from when Prince Adam will be transforming into He-Man, se we even get a hint of Chris Wood's take on the iconic character as he declares, "I have the Power!" Smith is...

Adult Swim has long been home to wonderfully absurd and delightfully surreal shows that blend horror and comedy for memorable late-night viewings. Premiering May 10th, the animated JJ Villard’s Fairy Tales looks to be right at home on the bold programming block, and the official trailer for the new series teases a twisted take on timeless Brothers Grimm stories.

JJ Villard’s Fairy Tales features a voice cast that should interest horror fans in particular, with Linda Blair, Warwick Davis, Robert Englund, Corey Feldman, Alan Oppenheimer, Jennifer Tilly, and Villard among those bringing characters to life with their unique voices.

You can watch the official trailer for the first season of JJ Villard’s Fairy Tales below, and keep an eye out for JJ Villard’s Fairy Tales when it premieres on Adult Swim on Sunday, May 10th at 12:15am.

Synopsis: “JJ Villard’s Fairy Tales” is a new,...

In today’s TV news roundup, Quibi released a trailer for Jennifer Lopez’s “Thanks A Million,” and Variety got an exclusive first look at the trailer for “JJ Villard’s Fairy Tales.”

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CBS All Access has announced “Tooning Out The News” has resumed production and will now premiere April 7. The show was postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak, but has now restarted with production working remotely. The series will feature a cast of animated characters, led by anchor James Smartwood, parodying top news stories and interviewing real-world guests, newsmakers and analysts. The series is executive produced by Stephen Colbert and Chris Licht.

CW has announced its summer lineup: “Masters of Illusion” will premiere a new season May 15 at 8 p.m.; “Burden of Truth” Season 3 will premiere May 21 at 8 p.m.; “Bulletproof” Season 2 will premiere June 17 at 9 p.m. and “Penn & Teller: Fool Us” will premiere its new season June 22 at 9 p.

Netflix and Mattel Television revealed on Friday their star studded voice cast for the upcoming Netflix anime series 'Masters of the Universe: Revelation' which is based on He-Man, Skeletor, Teela and other characters from the iconic 'Masters of the Universe' franchise.

The series is being animated by Castlevania studio Powerhouse Animation and will focus on the unresolved storylines of the beloved 80s 'He-Man and the Masters of the Universe', picking up from where the original TV series left off.

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The cast is full of standouts, including the likes of 'The Vampire Diaries and Supergirl? famed Chris Wood set to voice Prince Adam/He-Man, along with Mark Hamill (Star Wars) as Skeletor, Lena Headey (Game of Thrones) as Evil-Lyn, Sarah Michelle Gellar (Buffy the Vampire Slater) as Teela and Liam Cunningham...

Netflix has unveiled the full cast for the upcoming Master of the Universe: Revelation. The new series will serve as a direct follow-up to the beloved 80s He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, with Kevin Smith (Clerks) heading up the creative side. It's been revealed that none other than Mark Hamill will be leading the way as the evil Skeletor.

The cast is full of standouts, including the likes of Batman: The Animated Series star Kevin Conroy, who is on board as Mer-Man. But Mark Hamill, in particular, feels like a huge get. Hamill also starred alongside Conroy on Btas as Joker, and has reprised the role in several projects over the years. While Hamill will always be known best as Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars movies, he's become an incredible voice after over the years and having him on board adds something to the series.

Kevin Smith,...

In today’s TV news roundup, BBC America and AMC announced “Killing Eve’s” Season 3 premiere date, and Netflix and Mattel Television announced the voice cast for its upcoming anime series “Masters of the Universe: Revelation.”

Casting

Netflix and Mattel Television have announced the cast for the upcoming anime series “Masters of the Universe: Revelation.” A reboot of the original series featuring He-Man, Skeltor, Teela and other characters, the program’s extensive voice cast includes Mark Hamill, Lena Headey, Chris Wood, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Liam Cunningham, Stephen Root, Diedrich Bader, Griffin Newman, Tiffany Smith, Henry Rollins, Alan Oppenheimer and more. Adam Bonnett, Christopher Keenan and Rob David serve as executive producers.

The pilot for Amazon’s series adaptation of “A League of their Own” has announced its cast. D’Arcy Carden (“The Good Place”) will lead a cast that also includes Abbi Jacobson, Chanté Adams, Gbemisola Ikumelo, Kelly McCormack, Roberta Colindrez,...

Last summer, we discovered that none other than Kevin Smith was helming a new He-Man and the Masters of the Universe animated series for Netflix. For fans of both the filmmaker and the beloved 80s cartoon, this was a dream come true, especially as Smith teased that he was going to form an all-star cast for the show.

Now, the full list of voice performers for the series, titled Masters of the Universe: Revelation, has been revealed. And it definitely lives up to Smith’s promise. Without further ado, check out the incredibly lengthy cast list below, as per Deadline:

Mark Hamill as Skeletor; Lena Headey as Evil-Lyn; Chris Wood as Prince Adam/He-Man; Sarah Michelle Gellar as Teela; Liam Cunningham as Man-At-Arms; Stephen Root as Cringer; Diedrich Bader as King Randor/Trap Jaw; Griffin Newman as Orko; Tiffany Smith as Andra; Henry Rollins as Tri-Klops and Alan Oppenheimer as Moss Man.

Netflix and Mattel TV announced an expansive voice cast for its upcoming “Masters of the Universe” series from Kevin Smith. The cast is led by Mark Hamill as Skeletor, Lena Headey as Evil-Lyn and Chris Wood as Prince Adam aka He-Man.

The new series, “Masters of the Universe: Revelations,” will focus on the unresolved storylines of the original 1982 TV series, picking up many of the characters’ journeys where they left off decades ago.

In addition to those three, the cast also includes Sarah Michelle Gellar (Teela), Liam Cunningham (Man-At-Arms), Stephen Root (Cringer), Diedrich Bader (King Randor/Trap Jaw), Griffin Newman (Orko), Tiffany Smith (Andra), Henry Rollins (Tri-Klops), Susan Eisenberg (Sorceress), Alicia Silverstone (Queen Marlena), Justin Long (Roboto), Jason Mewes (Stinkor), Phil Lamarr (He-Ro), Tony Todd (Scare Glow), Cree Summer (Priestess), Kevin Michael Richardson (Beast Man), Kevin Conroy (Mer-Man) and Harley Quinn Smith (Ileena).

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Netflix has set an all-star voice cast for Masters of the Universe: Revelation, its upcoming anime series based on He-Man, Skeletor, Teela and the other classic characters of the Masters of the Universe franchise.

Masters of the Universe: Revelation, produced by Mattel Television, will focus on the unresolved storylines of the iconic characters, picking up where they left off decades ago.

The cast includes Mark Hamill as Skeletor; Lena Headey as Evil-Lyn; Chris Wood as Prince Adam/He-Man; Sarah Michelle Gellar as Teela; Liam Cunningham as Man-At-Arms; Stephen Root as Cringer; Diedrich Bader as King Randor/Trap Jaw; Griffin Newman as Orko; Tiffany Smith as Andra; Henry Rollins as Tri-Klops; Alan Oppenheimer as Moss Man; Susan Eisenberg as Sorceress; Alicia Silverstone as Queen Marlena; Justin Long as Roboto; Jason Mewes as Stinkor; Phil Lamarr as He-Ro; Tony Todd as Scare Glow; Cree Summer as Priestess; Kevin Michael Richardson as Beast Man; Kevin Conroy as Mer-Man and Harley Quinn Smith as Ileena.

Adam Bonnett (Descendants), Christopher Keenan and Rob David (He-Man and the Masters of the Universe) serve as executive producers.

Kevin Smith will serve as showrunner and executive producer. In addition, Susan Corbin (Voltron) will produce.

Discover the history of Mattel's definitive action figure toy line this September! From Randall Lobb and Robert McCallum, The Power of Grayskull: The Definitive History of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe chronicles the beginnings and blockbuster-success of '80s toy sensation He-Man in an exhaustive, captivating 95 minute documentary that melts back the plastic on Eternia's best-kept secrets!

Featuring Dolph Lundgren, Frank Langella, Richard Edlund, J. Michael Straczynski, Alan Oppenheimer and many more, the fantastic documentary The Power of Grayskull will be available on digital and DVD for the first time this September from High Octane Pictures.

In the early 1980s He-Man arrived on the scene and hit the world with a punch as powerful as the character himself. Designed in the wake of Conan the barbarian and under the shadow of Star Wars, He-Man's surprising popularity spawned a multi billion dollar empire that included toys, comic books,...

If you miss the 1980's, then you're going to love NostalgiaCon 2019, an exciting showcasing of the stars, music, fashion, fun and excitement that made the '80's the decade to remember. Kicking off with an opening celebration on July 4, the full event will be open on July 5 and 6 at the Anaheim Convention Center.

NostalgiaCon 2019 is an All-'80s-all-the-time destination for hit TV show cast reunions, box office mega stars, unforgettable live concerts, exclusive panel sessions, cosplay competitions, memorabilia and collectibles and so much more.

Among the NostagiaCon 2019 highlights include Back to the Future star Christopher Lloyd makes a special stop in our timeline for meet and greets. Even more exciting are the cast reunions galore.

Corey Feldman, Ke Huy Quan and Sean Astin join for a very special The Goonies get-together. Loni Anderson and Howard Hesseman team-up for a look back at Wkrp in Cincinnati. Steve Guttenberg and Michael Winslow...

1965: Four new daytime soap operas premiered: Morning

Star and Paradise Bay on NBC, along with The Nurses and

Never Too Young on ABC."The best prophet of the future is the past."

― Lord Byron

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1962: Primetime serial The Nurses premiered on CBS. The was titled was changed to The Doctors and The Nurses a year later.

1965: Two new Ted Corday daytime soap operas, Morning Star and Paradise Bay, premiered on NBC. Both shows lasted less than a year, with the final episodes airing on July 1, 1966.

1965: The Nurses premiered on ABC. The show, set at Alden General Hospital, was a daytime continuation...

Arthur Penn’s under-appreciated epic has everything a big-scale western could want — spectacle, interesting characters, good history and a sense of humor. Dustin Hoffman gets to play at least five characters in one as an ancient pioneer relating his career exploits — which are either outrageous tall tales or a concise history of the taking of The West.

Little Big Man

Region B Blu-ray

Koch Media

1970 / Color / 2:35 widescreen / 139 147 min. / Available from Amazon.de / Street Date September 14, 2017 / Eur 17.99

Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Faye Dunaway, Chief Dan George, Martin Balsam, Richard Mulligan, Jeff Corey, Aimée Eccles, Kelly Jean Peters, Carole Androsky, Ruben Moreno, William Hickey, Jesse Vint, Alan Oppenheimer, Thayer David.

Cinematography: Harry Stradling Jr.

Production Designer: Dean Tavoularis

Art Direction: Angelo P. Graham

Special Makeup: Dick Smith

Special Effects: Logan Frazee

Film Editors: Dede Allen, Richard Marks

Original Music: John Hammond

Written by Calder Willingham from the novel by Thomas Berger

Produced...

Andrew Younger Sep 2, 2016

Tarzan, Space Sentinels, The New Adventures Of Batman, Flash Gordon, Bravestarr and more, as we salute Filmation...

For a child of the 1970s and 80s, nothing readied you for a half hour of quality entertainment quite like the Filmation logo. Immortalised by their phenomenal success with He-Man And The Masters Of The Universe, and its spin off She-Ra: Princess Of Power, Filmation produced some of the most fondly remembered animated series to grace the small screen.

Over a period of 26 years - in tandem with classic Doctor Who funnily enough - the company's writers, artists and producers delivered a staggering amount of programming. While naysayers point to Filmation's penchant for reusing a stockpile of rotoscoped body movements, or the heavy handedness of its moralising and educational content - children on the other hand, thrilled to an irresistible mixture of action, adventure and superhuman heroes.

Now something of a lost art form,...

In honor of the upcoming Westworld TV series, journo and film programmer Heidi Honeycutt looks at the original 1973 film and its influence on science fiction entertainment. An ensemble cast, including James Brolin, Richard Benjamin, Dick Van Patten, Alan Oppenheimer, and many more, are put in exciting situations in the 1973 science fiction film Westworld:…

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HBO has given a pilot production commitment to a new series based on the 1973 sci-fi movie Westworld. J.J. Abrams' Bad Robot is producing alongside Warner Bros. Television, Jerry Weintraub and Person of Interest creator Jonathan Nolan.

The original movie, which was written and directed by Michael Crichton, starred Yul Brynner, Richard Benjamin and James Brolin, centering on an amusement park in the future where humans can live out their fantasies with the help of androids. When a malfunction occurs, the robots start hunting down the humans. No details were given regarding how the story may be updated.

Jonathan Nolan is co-writing the pilot script with Burn Notice writer Lisa Joy, who will both executive produce the pilot alongside J.J. Abrams, Jerry Weintraub, Bryan Burk and Kathy Lingg.

If it goes to series, the project will be Bad Robot's first cable TV show, after network hits such as Fringe,...

For years, we’ve heard about attempts to remake Westworld and it’s actually happening this time. HBO has officially committed to a pilot order for a potential Westworld TV series.

Jonathan Nolan, brother of Christopher Nolan, will direct the pilot and will co-write the script with Lisa Joy, according to Variety. This is a Bad Robot production, so J.J. Abrams will serve as an executive producer, along with Jonathan Nolan, Lisa Joy, Bryan Burk, and Jerry Weintraub

The series has been described as a “dark odyssey about the dawn of artificial consciousness and the future of sin.” Keep in mind that HBO has only committed to the pilot at this point, so the strength of that episode will determine if this gets a full series order.

The 1973 sci-fi movie was directed and written by Michael Crichton, and starred Richard Benjamin, James Brolin, Alan Oppenheimer, Dick Van Patten, and Yul Brynner...

Warner Bros. has announced that it will be releasing Westworld on Blu-ray next year. The 1973 sci-fi was directed and written by Michael Crichton, and starred Richard Benjamin, James Brolin, Alan Oppenheimer, Dick Van Patten, and Yul Brynner. At this time, all we know is that the Blu-ray will be available on March 5th, as no technical or bonus feature details have been announced.

You can take a look at the cover art below, and we’ve also included the synopsis and trailer for those that have not seen the movie:

“Welcome to West World, Crichton’s futuristic Disneyland for adults, a remote resort island where, for a hefty fee, you can indulge in your wildest fantasies in one of three convincing robot-run worlds: lusty Roman World, chivalrous Medieval World or lawless West World. It’s in West World that things run amok, though, as businessmen John Blane (Brolin) and Peter Martin...

Press Release:

Nbcuniversal Television Consumer Products Hits San Diego Comic-con With Exciting Events And Product Exclusives New Exclusives for “Knight Rider,” “The Six Million Dollar Man,” and “Battlestar Galactica” to Launch at San Diego Comic-Con with Celebrity Appearances and Autograph Signings

Universal City, Calif. – July 3, 2012 – NBCUniversal Television Consumer Products announces the launch of new exclusive products with exciting celebrity appearances and events at the 2012 San Diego Comic-Con International (Sdcc), the largest comic book and popular arts convention in the world. Products based on Classic-tv series including Knight Rider, which originally aired from 1982 – 1986, The Six Million Dollar Man, which aired from 1974 to 1978, and the classic Battlestar Galactica, that aired between 1978 – 1979, are scheduled to debut at the show. All are licensed by NBCUniversal Television Consumer Products Group, and select items will be promoted by celebrities from the series who will sign autographs for fans at the show.

“Our partners have outdone themselves...

The Smurfs have landed on the big-screen and the movie is a hit. While it will take awhile for the feature film to be offered on DVD, the original cartoon adventures are available already.

As you may recall, The Smurfs ran from 1981 until 1989 and were a cornerstone of NBC's Saturday morning line-up. Led by wise and gentle Papa Smurf, the cute little blue creatures did their best to live happily in the forest and to stay hidden from the outside world, particularly from evil wizard Gargamel and his nasty cat, Azrael. Some of the best vocal talent in the business provided the voices — actors like Don Messick, Lucille Bliss, Frank Welker, Danny Goldman, June Foray, Michael Bell, William Callaway, Hamilton Camp, Alan Oppenheimer, Alan Young, and Paul Winchell.

A 10 episode collection of Smurfs episodes have been released on DVD. You...