TOY MASTERS (He-Man documentary) preview

**Emiliano** · January 28, 2011, 03:45am

Originally Posted by Adam_Prince of Eternia

I would only be interested in this film if it introduces new information. If I wanted to rehash things I already know, I would read, listen, or watch an existing interview or commentary.

You are always really positive, aren't you?
Which interviews would you watch at if I can ask? There are no filmed interviews asides from the Filmation guys.
And who said it's going to be a rehsash?

**Grimbot** · January 28, 2011, 08:36am

Originally Posted by Adam_Prince of Eternia

I would only be interested in this film if it introduces new information. If I wanted to rehash things I already know, I would read, listen, or watch an existing interview or commentary.

Did you bothered to see their Facebook page?

**Adam_Prince of Eternia** · January 28, 2011, 11:55pm

Originally Posted by Emiliano

You are always really positive, aren't you?

Having a different view than you is not negativity.

Originally Posted by Emiliano

Which interviews would you watch at if I can ask? There are no filmed interviews asides from the Filmation guys.

Originally Posted by Adam_Prince of Eternia

. . . I would read, listen, or watch an existing interview or commentary.

I would ask you who have the filmmakers interviewed that has not discussed his involvement in Masters of the Universe in the last 30 years?

Originally Posted by Emiliano

And who said it's going to be a rehsash?

Originally Posted by Corey Landis

We're coming to this project as fans--not of the superfan variety like you all, but big fans, nonetheless. So, we're aiming to do the best job we can including everything we--and you--would want to see out of a documentary about He-Man. We're bound to disappoint almost everyone at least in some small respect, because the story is SO BIG, with so many different avenues, alleyways, and unique story-lines. We're still figuring out what the movie is going to be. We know that we want to include as much inside stuff as possible while still making it interesting for a wide audience--an audience that isn't necessarily even interested in MOTU. So, it's possible that some in-depth details may be sacrificed for the overall story, but that's the same with any creative endeavor.

A film that appeals to a general audience with a casual interest in He-Man is not going to explore the minutiae of Masters of the Universe.

Originally Posted by Grimbot

Did you bothered to see their Facebook page?

I already joined the facebook group.

**Captain Atkin** · January 29, 2011, 01:15am

Originally Posted by Adam_Prince of Eternia

I would ask you who have the filmmakers interviewed that has not discussed his involvement in Masters of the Universe in the last 30 years?

You have a valid point. But most people would rather sit down and watch a 90 minute documentary that compiles a number of new interviews with people involved in a franchise, then have to look around everywhere for individual interviews. That could take forever! You might find some posted online, or in old magazines, but it would be a real chore to find them all. And it's always nice to see a face on camera, talking about the work they did on something you loved. Often things that get missed in a written interview have a way of popping up in a filmed interview.

**Emiliano** · January 29, 2011, 05:03am

Originally Posted by Adam_Prince of Eternia

A film that appeals to a general audience with a casual interest in He-Man is not going to explore the minutiae of Masters of the Universe.

Damn Burl, have you seen the flippin movie yet?!

What do YOU know already?
You may be right and you may be not, why this prejudice?

**Grimbot** · January 29, 2011, 07:32am

Originally Posted by Adam_Prince of Eternia

I already joined the facebook group.

Stuff like the aborted live action TV show is nothing new to you?

**Penny Dreadful** · January 29, 2011, 12:11pm

Originally Posted by Grimbot

Stuff like the aborted live action TV show is nothing new to you?

I know, right? I was really psyched to hear about that. Plus, just because someone has been interviewed before doesn't mean they won't offer interesting new perspectives and comments. In an all inclusive documentary about the history of Masters of the Universe you're obviously going to see those familiar names. It would be incomplete without them! If new information results, then great. If not, it's still cool to have a comprehensive documentary covering MOTU in the works! Clearly, everyone is entitled to their own view Adam_Prince of Eternia, but maybe hold off until you've seen the finished product. You might be surprised - even by those people you've already heard from in the past! Personally, I'm quite excited about it.

**Tallstar** · January 29, 2011, 12:18pm

Keep in mind, according to Corey, this documentary isn't necessarily just going to be targeting the hardcore MOTU fans. That's an exciting prospect.

**Count Marzo** · January 29, 2011, 12:23pm

Originally Posted by Mr. Shokoti

To be honest, if this is the only MOTU movie we end up getting, I'll be happy. A good documentary would be a lot better than some of the script ideas I've heard about various potential MOTU flicks.

I agree completely. Documentaries are a lot more enjoyable and watchable than straight up money making movies to me nowadays. Documentaries keep it real!

**carlo** · January 29, 2011, 01:06pm

Originally Posted by Emiliano

Damn Burl, why this prejudice?

not to worry folks.. APOE posts are always in some negative / prejudice / wht / wise up a bit / be a little happy in some way to spice his quotes up

**heavy-eternium** · January 29, 2011, 01:29pm

we do not know much about the power tour and they interviewed jack and leslie and also gary goddard about it , so this will be something new for us.
I am very excited about it.

**JVS3** · January 29, 2011, 02:13pm

Originally Posted by Adam_Prince of Eternia

I would ask you who have the filmmakers interviewed that has not discussed his involvement in Masters of the Universe in the last 30 years?

In fairness, we're in a wait and see on what the documentary will be like.

Who knows what all they discuss or what they talk about. No doubt there will be things a number of us already know, but I'm sure there will be new material.

Plus, it'll be fun to have all these interviews and recordings in one documentary. Heck, just imagine how many folks out there don't know any of this stuff who will now be exposed to it, despite all the various info that's been floating around for years.

**Grimbot** · January 29, 2011, 04:24pm

Originally Posted by heavy-eternium

we do not know much about the power tour and they interviewed jack and leslie and also gary goddard about it , so this will be something new for us.
I am very excited about it.

Then there's the story of extremely rare MOTU newspaper strips.

Speaking of which, where will we be able to view the announced scans?

**Krueger** · January 29, 2011, 04:32pm

How have I only heard about this? Sounds phenomenal. When’s it coming out?

**bskcase** · January 31, 2011, 08:56pm

There's so much on the MOTU history that I just wouldn't know what to put in and what to cut out. I don't envy these guys, but I am anxious to see the documentary.

**RocketPunch** · January 31, 2011, 10:17pm

Wow, this looks like it might be the best behind-the-scenes look at MOTU we've ever had!

Can't wait to see it.

**Corey Landis** · February 7, 2011, 09:59pm

Fantastic interview with Alan Oppenheimer today. Said he'd be down for a MOTU convention, wherever/whenever. Great guy.

**dorrmann** · February 7, 2011, 10:33pm

Originally Posted by Corey Landis

Fantastic interview with Alan Oppenheimer today. Said he'd be down for a MOTU convention, wherever/whenever. Great guy.

That's WONDERFUL news!

**bskcase** · February 8, 2011, 12:23am

I had no idea there was a Live Action TV show in the works. I thought about that when I was watching Hercules on Netflix the other day.

A TV show would work now. SY-FY would be all over that.

**13977** · February 8, 2011, 04:29am

Originally Posted by Grimbot

Then there's the story of extremely rare MOTU newspaper strips.

Speaking of which, where will we be able to view the announced scans?

Really, we finally get to see complete scans of the newspaper strip? WOW!

**Vanquest** · February 8, 2011, 05:26am

Wow, am I the only one to be excited for this?

**JVS3** · February 8, 2011, 05:42am

Given the number of excited posts above you throughout this thread (including myself), I'd say no.

**Man-E-Toys** · February 8, 2011, 01:43pm

Originally Posted by Corey Landis

Fantastic interview with Alan Oppenheimer today. Said he'd be down for a MOTU convention, wherever/whenever. Great guy.

Awesome. I have no idea why his input was missing from the tv show dvds. hopefully you guys can get john erwin too!

**Jukka** · February 9, 2011, 03:10am

Originally Posted by Man-E-Toys

Awesome. I have no idea why his input was missing from the tv show dvds. hopefully you guys can get john erwin too!

BCI did contact Mr. Oppenheimer and Mr. Erwin for the documentaries. For the longest time, their respective agents declined their participation. Some money-issues were also at affect, if I remember correctly.

BCI did manage to get Alan for the Secret of the Sword -commentary.

Originally Posted by Grimbot

What abouuuut... interview with Alan Oppenheimer and John Erwin?

Originally Posted by BCI Guy

Neither guy has any interest whatsoever unless a ton of money is thrown their way. I'm still surprised that we were able to get Alan to do a commentary for SECRET OF THE SWORD.

**DynastyMasters** · February 9, 2011, 07:47am

I wonder if they will be showing and talking about all the different Masters of the Universe fan websites there are on the internet and commenting on them.

http://www.he-man.org/forums/boards/links/index.php

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