Masters of the universe movie teaser poster!!

I totally see where you're coming from w/ the teaser. I'm a designer, and leave the typos up to copywriters (we do have to listen to them), but I'm fully aware of what it's like not having assets, and trying to bring hype to something that barely exist, whether in concept, or in your case content. My first question would be, "is this for official release?" because you might not get to call the shots on the copy anyways, but I have no idea who your working for, I just see the logo (at the bottom that is) and assume it will see many hands before the light of day.

I actually think it is great just as some simple copy, the logo, and space n' light. It leaves less for people to hate and lets the mind develop for itself how awesome the movie will be. If anything I would do some more logos and see how they test, that will ultimately be more important than the entire teaser itself. The space is perfect, I think it looks updated while still reminiscent of the old (movie and series). I might consider putting larger artifacting (not so much light particles, but more meteor type stuff) in there, to give it more of a grand feel, which might even harken right back to the card backs, which is a plus I think. I wouldn't worry about the synergy of the copy, as it looks fine. It's true that simply centering the lines seems too eassy, and while to many designers it looks lazy these days, you have to think about the consumer, and what they think looks intuitive. Sadly, most times they see creative justification as awkward. All too many times have I have a client (or account rep) come back with design decisions based on their initial gut reaction of what was expected.

I was excited to see it when I first saw it, I thought SWEEEEET! That is my honest gut reaction. As much as I love a good critique ;•), they can be very counterproductive when they are taken too far, and often times leave you questioning your abilities. Bottom line is, everybody has different taste, and this is an great layout that still plays it safe to existing fans, and new fans alike.

Plus, when you have assets you can knock out some more content related pieces, and move beyond the teaser, then everybody will have a better feel for the style of the movie. I look forward to that indeed!

cheers, all the best!

Originally Posted by TheShadow

Since the word "power" is highlighted in each sentence, I do like the idea of linking them up somehow. I'm not saying right under each other, but I think there may be a more eye catching way to arrange the word structure there, taking advantage of the word power.

Simplicity was the key to this poster so that's why I didn't play around too much.
But if you are anybody else can figure out a way to arrange that text better, by all means tell me!

Originally Posted by 2-bad

Eamon, That is beyond Awesome! Seriously, you've outdone yourself. I'll make sure to spread the word as best I can. Best of luck with it!

Thanks dude! Watch this space for a another poster coming soon.

Edit: Thanks Jawbridge!
I got about 80% approval here so that's not too bad ! I think I can bump that up to 90 though with the next one!

Attached is my idea for a poster (a paint doc pasted into a word doc - if anyone can teach me how to html these things I will be forever grateful)
a silhouette of Adam reaching for the sword from his back.

Can't wait for the next poster. :-) They get my imagination about what the movie might be like!

"might" being the apt word there!

The studio may want something totally different from the recognised logo.
I'm just guessing that they may go familiar because Transformers did and it worked really well. GI Joe looks to be doing that also.

First off, Eamon, What's the name of the astronomical object in the background? I know you're a great artist, but that object if far too detailed to have been drawn, even by a computer.

Secondly, Why aren't the S and T connected? When people see the word, they see that M, A, S are connected and T, E, R, S are connected, so they might think it's a fancy way of saying Mas Ters.

Now, I know EVERYONE HERE sees it here as Masters, but look at it from my point of view... of people that would see this logo for the very first time in theaters... outside of the .Org, with no connections to the .Org at all


--Asp'r

I assumed it was an image manipulation, thats pretty common with teaser posters i think. Not sure what its of though.

I do agree about the "s t" thing, though honestly I didn't notice it till you mentioned it... but now that you have pointed it out it I guess I do think it might look a bit better connected. Though obviously it took someone pointing it out to me to notice so... *shrug*

Originally Posted by SnakeMenPriest

First off, Eamon, What's the name of the astronomical object in the background? I know you're a great artist, but that object if far too detailed to have been drawn, even by a computer.

Secondly, Why aren't the S and T connected? When people see the word, they see that M, A, S are connected and T, E, R, S are connected, so they might think it's a fancy way of saying Mas Ters.

Now, I know EVERYONE HERE sees it here as Masters, but look at it from my point of view... of people that would see this logo for the very first time in theaters... outside of the .Org, with no connections to the .Org at all

--Asp'r

Well first off SnakeMenPriest, that background is entirely created from scratch.
See this if you have any doubts about my ability to create believable space:
http://theextremist.co.uk/MVC/Surfer-2007Final.jpg
But I can name the constilation after you if you want?!

As for folks some how not reading it as M, A, S, T, E, R, S.
Unless people become dyslectic between here and 2009 I don't think they will have any trouble dude!

Originally Posted by Eamon

Well first off SnakeMenPriest, that background is entirely created from scratch.
See this if you have any doubts about my ability to create believable space:
http://theextremist.co.uk/MVC/Surfer-2007Final.jpg
But I can name the constilation after you if you want?!

As for folks some how not reading it as M, A, S, T, E, R, S.
Unless people become dyslectic between here and 2009 I don't think they will have any trouble dude!

Oh wow... i really assumed it was an image manipulation (which would still impress me) had no idea you made that from scratch! So cool! well done!

As for the masters thing.. I still read it as masters, thats not a problem... and like I said before it was mentioned i didn't really notice it... but now that i have noticed it it sticks out and just looks kinda of odd...its still obviously Masters though. What is your reason for having the seam there when the rest is connected? Just curious. :-)

This is what I always imagined the teaser poster would look like (hardly original, I know, but recognizable, don't you think?)

I mentioned in a previous post that I was gonna do something with a silloutte!

Originally Posted by Mach5

This is what I always imagined the teaser poster would look like (hardly original, I know, but recognizable, don't you think?)

I really like that one....

I agree that ones very cool indeed. He sorta looks headless though? Or is it just me...

Originally Posted by Eamon

I've had this done since March but didn't want to reveal untill I saw what feedback it would get at San Diego Comic con.
I am happy to report that it went down very well indeed.

So here ya go! Lets see if this one has as much luck as my Iron Man did.
Those of you who are member of other message boards, please spread the word.

I do hope you guys like it.

I think I just soiled myself...!

Originally Posted by SnakeMenPriest

First off, Eamon, What's the name of the astronomical object in the background? I know you're a great artist, but that object if far too detailed to have been drawn, even by a computer.

There are plenty awesome tutorials on the web on how to create space backgrounds.

Hey Eamon, whatever happened to this poster you created, I can't seem to find it anywhere? Did WB or Mattel request that you take it down?

Originally Posted by Angel-T

Hey Eamon, whatever happened to this poster you created, I can't seem to find it anywhere? Did WB or Mattel request that you take it down?

Nah! I just wasn't aware I had removed it from my server. It's back up there.
But its' a it crap now when compared to the other one doncha think?

I like the new one, but I really dig the simplicity of the old one and they way you used the old movie intro dialouge. The new one feels barbaric, more Eternia based and pre Filmation (which is cool). This old one feels more interdimensional and magical (the essence of Filmation MOTU) which is what I really love about the brand. A mix of both styles / approaches would be intresting to see, bit I really like both!

Awesome pics!! My prefers is Prince Adam with Power sword!