"He-Man and the Masters of the Universe" (2002) TV series

User Rating:

7.6/10   

Director:

Jong-Sik Nam

Writers:

James Eatock (writer)
Randy Littlejohn (writer)
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Seasons:

1 | 2

Release Date:

26 August 2002 (USA)

Genre:

Adventure | Animation | Family | Fantasy | Sci-Fi | Action

Tagline:

A sword will choose a master, a boy will become a man, and a hero will be born.

Plot:

In Eternia, a young prince gains the ability to become a powerful warrior to aid in the war against the forces Skeletor.

Plot Keywords:

Castle | He Man | Masters Of The Universe | Prince | Villainess

Awards:

1 win & 4 nominations

Cast

Cam Clarke	...	He-Man / ... (14 episodes, 2002)
Gary Chalk	...	Man-At-Arms / ... (14 episodes, 2002)
Brian Dobson	...	Skeletor / ... (14 episodes, 2002)
Scott McNeil	...	Stratos / ... (14 episodes, 2002)
Kathleen Barr	...	Evil-Lyn / ... (13 episodes, 2002)
Gabe Khouth	...	Orko / ... (13 episodes, 2002)
Lisa Ann Beley	...	Teela / ... (12 episodes, 2002)
Nicole Oliver	...	Sorceress / ... (12 episodes, 2002)
Paul Dobson	...	Trap-Jaw / ... (11 episodes, 2002-2003)
Michael Donovan	...	King Randor / ... (8 episodes, 2002)

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Series Directed by
Gary Hartle		(13 episodes, 2002-2003)
Jong-Sik Nam		(unknown episodes)

Series Writing credits
Kevin Campbell		(3 episodes, 2002-2003)
Dean Stefan		(3 episodes, 2002)
William Forrest Cluverius		(2 episodes, 2002-2003)
James Eatock		(unknown episodes)
Randy Littlejohn		(unknown episodes)
Steven Melching		(unknown episodes)
Ian Richter		(unknown episodes)

Series Produced by
Michelle Cogan	....	associate producer (2 episodes, 2002)
Bill Schultz	....	executive producer (2 episodes, 2002)
Liz Young	....	co-producer (2 episodes, 2002)
Mike Young	....	co-producer (2 episodes, 2002)
Ian Richter	....	producer (unknown episodes)

Series Original Music by
Joseph LoDuca		(unknown episodes)

Series Art Direction by
Ellen Jin		(4 episodes, 2002)

Series Art Department
Jay Oliva	....	storyboard supervisor (9 episodes, 2002-2003)
Lynell Forestall	....	storyboard artist (4 episodes, 2002)
Adam Van Wyk	....	storyboard artist (4 episodes, 2002)
Tim Divar	....	storyboard artist (3 episodes, 2002)
Vinton Heuck	....	storyboard artist (3 episodes, 2002)
Alan Wan	....	storyboard artist (3 episodes, 2002)
Dave Bullock	....	storyboard artist (2 episodes, 2002)
Eric Canete	....	storyboard artist (2 episodes, 2002)
Ron Frenz	....	storyboard artist (2 episodes, 2002)
Chap Yaep	....	storyboard artist (2 episodes, 2002)

Series Sound Department
Elizabeth Hinson	....	sound editor (unknown episodes)
Rick Hinson	....	supervising sound editor (unknown episodes)

Series Visual Effects by
Shant Jordan	....	3D modeler (unknown episodes)

Series Animation Department
Kirk Tingblad	....	timing director (39 episodes, 2002-2003)
Steve Vallino	....	animatic editor (3 episodes, 2002-2003)
Erick Aragon	....	color key artist (unknown episodes)

Series Editorial Department
Steve Vallino	....	assistant editor (3 episodes, 2002-2003)

Series Music Department
Randall Monday	....	music editor / music engineer (26 episodes, 2002-2003)
Scott Davidson	....	music engineer (13 episodes, 2003)
Terry Reiff	....	music editor (unknown episodes)

Series Other crew
Dean Stefan	....	story editor (5 episodes, 2002-2003)
Jeremy Lang	....	director of information technology (unknown episodes)

Production Companies

• BLT Productions
• Mattel
• Mike Young Productions

Distributors

• Cartoon Network
• YTV

Other Companies

• Marshall/Plumb Research Associates  script research
• Mattel  merchandise

Also Known As:

"He-Man" (USA) (promotional title)
"Masters of the Universe vs. the Snake Men" (USA) (new title)

Runtime:

30 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Certification:

USA:TV-Y7

Company:

BLT Productions

Trivia:

Prince Adam's narrative during the opening titles is a variation on the opening monologue from the original "He-Man and the Masters of the Universe" (1983). In both cases, it's meant to explain the Adam/He-Man relationship, but here Adam is interrupted. The unfinished portion from the original is: "Fabulous secrets were revealed to me the day I held aloft my magic sword and said, 'By the power of Grayskull!'"

Quotes:

[Skeletor is wearing a magical belt that electrocutes him whenever he says, does, or thinks anything evil]
Skeletor: He- Man, defeated. This is the most delightful moment of my...
[the belt shocks him]
Skeletor: AAAAH.
Trap-Jaw: Life?

Movie Connections:

Version of "He-Man and the Masters of the Universe" (1983)

Just as good,cool,and epic as the original!

Being a very big He-Man fan and collector and loving the original series I really didn't know what to think when I first saw the new series.Though I admit that I have only seen one episode and that one was the Courage of Adam.It was really a remake of the original episode. It was good and very entertaining.There are things how ever that has changed compared to the very first series.I honestly don't know if it is for the better or what as it is to soon to tell and I don't want to bash or say anything bad about the 2002 He-Man and the Masters Of The Universe series.The things I noticed is that Cringer/Battle Cat doesn't talk.Is all he does when he is Cringer is do a simple meow and when he is Battle Cat he makes a fantastic roar.Teela is not the beautiful and attractive young but intelligent Captain of the Guard.She is now a teenager that is really a brat.It is hard to tell the difference between Prince Adam and He-Man.Skeleto now longer wears boots and his voice sounds the same but then it doesn't.Man-At-Arms is younger and has a short pony tail.Some other things but really the show this awesome and the music helps it seem epic.I do like the show but I guess I'm not use to it because I've seen the older series so much.I'm sure some MOTU fans of the old show do and don't like the show compared to the original but I like both!