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June 7, 2026

Masters of the Universe: Three hidden meanings in Adam’s journey

Those who have caught Travis Knight’s Masters of the Universe on the big screen will know it is a bold, bombastic blockbuster and a real treat of a movie. From the thundering soundtrack and high-level of humour, to the colourful characters and brilliant depiction of Skeletor, Masters of the Universe has plenty to offer. In fact, the movie is…

June 6, 2026

After Masters of the Universe: 7 ’80s cartoons Travis Knight should adapt next

With Bumblebee (2018) and Masters of the Universe (2026) now under his belt, director Travis Knight may have scratched his itch for bringing 1980s cartoons to the big screen. But if he’s not quite ready to move on from this highly addictive decade, then plenty of nostalgia junkies would certainly welcome more from the filmmaker. The first 15 minutes…

June 6, 2026

Deep dive: The Superman / Batman movies: Public Enemies and Apocalypse

In 2009, Warner Bros. Animation released Superman/Batman: Public Enemies. The movie – part of the DC Universe Animated Original Movies collection – was released as a direct-to-video title, with the story adapted from the ‘Public Enemies’ storyline by DC Comics. Directed by Sam Liu, Superman/Batman: Public Enemies starred Tim Daly, Kevin Conroy, Clancy Brown, and CCH Pounder. The movie saw…

June 6, 2026

Jason Momoa movies in order

In 2003, Jason Momoa made his film debut in the television movie, Baywatch: Hawaiian Wedding. From here he followed up his film acting work with appearances in movies such as Tempted, Johnson Family Vacation, and Pipeline. To begin with, Momoa’s on-screen roles in movies were small parts, but soon his star status began to grow as audiences took the…

June 5, 2026

Newsletter #9: Expanding the Universe: Your guide to Masters of the Universe

It’s early June, the summer blockbuster season is in full swing, and Masters of the Universe is now playing in cinemas. The epic fantasy romp from director Travis Knight brings the cartoon and toy line to life in colourful pulse-pounding splendour, maintaining all the imagination, creativity, and wackiness of the MOTU mythology, and if you’re a fan of He-Man…

June 4, 2026

6 classic TV shows that deserve the Masters of the Universe treatment

2026’s Masters of the Universe has proved there is still plenty of life left in ageing IPs. And thanks to the way the movie is handled by director Travis Knight, there’s also plenty of love too. As such, if Masters of the Universe can be handled well and attract cinemagoers of all ages, then there’s…

June 4, 2026

11 characters who must appear in Masters of the Universe 2

It’s fair to say that 2026’s Masters of the Universe included its fair share of MOTU characters. From Teela, Cringer, and Mekaneck to Tri-Klops, Trap Jaw, and Goat Man, director Travis Knight wasn’t shy about stuffing his movie with a wealth of heroes and villains. In fact, Masters of the Universe was so jam-packed with…

June 4, 2026

How Masters of the Universe (2026) fixes the mistakes of the 1987 movie

In 1987, Cannon Films released the live-action fantasy film, Masters of the Universe. The movie – starring Dolph Lundgren – followed the story of He-Man and his friends, Man-At-Arms, Teela, and Gwildor as they travelled from their home planet of Eternia to Earth in search of a device known as the Cosmic Key. The Key was…

June 3, 2026

10 references and insights in X-Men ‘97: Season Two comic Issue #1

The second season of X-Men ‘97 is on its way to Disney+, bringing Marvel’s merry mutants back to the small screen. The season aims to pick up from the cliffhanger ending of Season One, with the X-Men lost in time. To accompany the new season, Marvel Comics is publishing a Season Two companion comic, to enhance the…

June 3, 2026

10 Easter eggs you may have missed in Masters of the Universe (2026)

Masters of the Universe is finally here and not only is it ruddy awesome, not only is it pure escapism and fantasy, and not only is it a joy to watch, it is also filled with nods, winks, and in-jokes to the wide world of MOTU. This film doesn’t operate on the sidelines, it goes…