Netflix just recently announced its plans to develop a new He-Man series, and now it looks like the internet is going wild.
The streaming site put out an order for a CG-animated series called He-Man and the Masters of the Universe and the announcement has been causing quite a fuss online. Not only are fans eager to see the new animated series, but they're also eager to see He-Man's original blond bowl cut. The general response to Netflix's new announcement has been nothing but excitement. Fans have been sharing memes. They've been sharing GIFs. They've been gushing over the news.
Check out some of the things that fans have been posting on Twitter:
The new He_Man and the Masters of the Universe series is going to be produced by Mattel television alongside Adam Bonnett, Christopher Keenan, and Rob David. According to Netflix's description of the project, fans are going to meet a young lost prince discovering the power of Grayskull and transforming into He-Man, the Master of the Universe. The series is going to introduce a new generation of heroes fighting for the fate of Eternia s He-Man and Skelator battle one another.
"Masters of the Universe is one of the most iconic global franchises of all time, with a 30-year history and a passionate fan base," Mattel's Senior Vice President of Content Distribution and Business Development Fred Soulie said in a statement. "The entire team at Mattel is excited to introduce the world of He-Man to a new generation and, together with the talented team at Netflix, to reimagine the classic characters in a way that appeals to kids and families today, while also resonating with the fans who grew up with them."
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe is the second He-Man series to come after Kevin Smith's announcement that he's going to have an anime take on the property.
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe have yet to receive a release date but we'll update everyone as soon as we get word.
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