Mattel informed fans on November 3rd, 2001 about toyline delay and first mention of a television special
"Since we showed the line of newly tooled figures at Comic-Con in July, the response from the media and fans alike has been overwhelmingly positive. We have taken that enthusiasm and to continue to build upon it for the re-launch of He Man and the Maters of the Universe.
Mattel is committed to making this re-launch event the largest in its Male Action group history. As such, we have postponed the launch of the brand until July/Aug 2002 to coincide with a one-hour, never-before told television special that will chronicle the story of how Prince Adam became He-Man, thus communicating a strong message to kids at ONE time. By building Masters of the Universe awareness among today's kids, we are hopeful that the action figure line will quickly grow into one of the most successful male action brands of all time... AGAIN!"
Mattel is committed to making this re-launch event the largest in its Male Action group history. As such, we have postponed the launch of the brand until July/Aug 2002 to coincide with a one-hour, never-before told television special that will chronicle the story of how Prince Adam became He-Man, thus communicating a strong message to kids at ONE time. By building Masters of the Universe awareness among today's kids, we are hopeful that the action figure line will quickly grow into one of the most successful male action brands of all time... AGAIN!"
Press Release information before the show premiered
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe will arrive on Toonami on Friday August 16th with a 90-Minute Special. Here are the details:
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe will make its Cartoon Network debut at 4 PM Eastern on Friday August 16th with a 90-minute special featuring the never-before-told story of the origin of He-Man. Beginning August 23rd, the 26-episode series will begin airing on Fridays during Toonami. He-Man and the Masters of the Universe will join the daily Toonami line-up in November.
Eternia is a land of myth, sorcery and advanced technology where epic heroes accomplish remarkable deeds, strange creatures roam the land, and malevolent enemies wreak havoc. Deep within Castle Grayskull lies the repository of universal knowledge hidden long ago by the Elders of Eternia. He-Man and the Masters of the Universe defend Castle Grayskull and all of Eternia from the tyrannical Skeletor and his Evil Warriors.
On Friday August 16th, the 90-minute movie premiere will tell the story of how Prince Adam became He-Man, the most powerful man in the universe, for the very first time. The original He-Man series was introduced to television audiences in 1983 and became one of the most successful kids entertainment properties in history.
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe will make its Cartoon Network debut at 4 PM Eastern on Friday August 16th with a 90-minute special featuring the never-before-told story of the origin of He-Man. Beginning August 23rd, the 26-episode series will begin airing on Fridays during Toonami. He-Man and the Masters of the Universe will join the daily Toonami line-up in November.
Eternia is a land of myth, sorcery and advanced technology where epic heroes accomplish remarkable deeds, strange creatures roam the land, and malevolent enemies wreak havoc. Deep within Castle Grayskull lies the repository of universal knowledge hidden long ago by the Elders of Eternia. He-Man and the Masters of the Universe defend Castle Grayskull and all of Eternia from the tyrannical Skeletor and his Evil Warriors.
On Friday August 16th, the 90-minute movie premiere will tell the story of how Prince Adam became He-Man, the most powerful man in the universe, for the very first time. The original He-Man series was introduced to television audiences in 1983 and became one of the most successful kids entertainment properties in history.
ToyFare
ToyFare-magazine from Wizard Entertainment revealed the following information in 2002 about upcoming He-Man cartoon:
- Mike Young Productions is keeping the cartoon in the same style with mix of comedy, drama, and two fisted action.
- In the animated feature (the first three episodes) we discover the origins of He-Man and Skeletor. Skeletor's origin is revealed in two parts in episodes 1 and 3. The second facet of Skeletor's origin in episode 3 should be an unexpected new twist for MOTU fans.
- Prince Adam goes through a total change when becoming He-man. Unlike the original show, Adam is no longer a purple-clad, pale version of He-Man, rather he is a much smaller young man. He will also go through a series of personal struggles that will further develop his character.
- Episode titles for the new series:
"Ties that Bind", "The Courage of Adam" - The Sorceress is in every episode
- Expect to also see:
Man-At-Arms, Orko, Teela, Mekaneck, Stratos, Ram Man, Buzz Off, King Randor and Queen Marlena, Evil-Lyn, Tri-Klops, Clawful, Beastman, Whiplash and Trap Jaw.