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Gizmodo
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
He-Man and Skeletor's Weapons Have Traveled from Eternia to San Diego
So we're walking around the Mattel booth at San Diego Comic-Con 2025, and, lo and behold, we witnessed the power of Grayskull. Nestled among a mountain of new Masters of the Universe toys on display at the convention, the company surprised fans with the live-action versions of He-Man's Power Sword and Skeletor's Havoc Staff on display at the convention. And they are stunning. The props are from the June 5, 2026, film Masters of the Universe, directed by Travis Knight and starring Nicholas Galitzine as He-Man and Jared Leto as Skeletor. A few images of the Power Sword have made it online, but this is our best look yet at it and the Havoc Staff. Let's start with the sword. There you can see lots of the detail on the piece. It's pretty incredible. Plus there was a little fact sheet with it too, and it started with this quote: 'Wielded by champions and whispered about in legends, the Power Sword is Eternia's ultimate symbol of might, brought to life for the 2026 live-action adventure.' So that's He-Man's weapon of choice. What about his nemesis, Skeletor? Here's the Havoc Staff. The booth had this one in a less flattering but much more menacing light, so it was difficult to get close enough to see all the details. But the horns and eyes on the skull are super creepy, and the carvings on the staff itself are very intricate. It too has the power, but will it be enough to beat He-Man? Here's the little fact sheet on the Havoc Staff too. There was a lot of cool stuff on the floor at Comic-Con, and certainly plenty that we missed, but these props of iconic weapons from this highly anticipated movie may just have been our favorite. Here's a little video too. Masters of the Universe took Eternia to San Diego for #sdcc 🎥 @MastersOfficial 🗡️💪🏽#NicholasGalitzine #CamilaMendes #heman #motumovie #hemanmotu #hemanandthemastersoftheuniverse #masteroftheuniverse #amazonmgmstudios #primemovies #mattel #mattelmotu #mattelcreations — Masters of the Universe Movie (@motumovie2026) July 24, 2025Masters of the Universe opens June 5, 2026. Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, what's next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who.
Yahoo
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Nicholas Galitzine shows off his bulging biceps for hunky He-Man transformation
Nicholas Galitzine has officially left his twink era in the dust! The Red, White & Royal Blue star has been teasing his new muscles for months, but now that filming for the upcoming He-Man movie, Masters of the Universe, has finally wrapped, Galitzine star is driving fans wild by giving us a sneak peek at his transformation from twink to twunk. Yesterday, he posted a backlit photo on Instagram that showed off his new bod in his He-Man costume, carrying the iconic Power Sword on his back. But today, he gave fans what they've been craving when he dropped new behind-the-scenes photos and videos from the set of Masters of the Universe. Galitzine posted a carousel of images and videos that showed off all the work he's put in at the gym with the caption, 'Just a lil BTS and training from the last few months. (I can't show you nada)' See on Instagram The first image is a gym selfie that shows the 30-year-old actor in a white tank top, black sweats, and a baseball hat, flexing his biceps in a way that is sure to have gay basements flooding across the internet. There is also a photo of Galitzine with what appears to be his body double, wearing a pink button-down that seems like a nod to the pink tunic worn by Eternia's legendary hero in the original '80s cartoon, the movie is based on. But if you didn't already have the hots for Galitzine, the video footage that features him practicing sword fighting and a second one showing off his skills as a boxer is sure to have you thirsting over the Mary & George star. — (@) Amazon MGM Studio's long-anticipated live-action reboot of the iconic '80s franchise also stars Alison Brie, Jared Leto, Idris Elba, and Camila Mendes, and finds Prince Adam (AKA He-Man) living an ordinary life on Earth, totally unaware he possesses tremendous power until he stumbles upon the Power Sword which send him hurtling back to Eternia to save his kingdom. To play the 'most powerful man in the universe,' Galitzine had to dramatically change his lifestyle so he could bulk up. 'I'm eating about 4,000 calories a day, but the amount of physical work I'm doing, you end up hungry at the end of the day, which is quite surprising,' he told W Magazine back in January. Masters of the Universe is slated for theatrical release on June 5, 2026, followed by streaming on Prime Video. So if you think Pride Month is usually the sexiest time of the year, just wait until next June when the movie drops and gays everywhere line up to see Galitzine in all his loin-cloth clad glory.
Time of India
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Nicholas Galitzine teases He-Man costume as 'Masters of the Universe' wraps production
Actor recently teased his He-Man costume and shared his excitement for the project based on the popular Mattel toy line, according to The Hollywood Reporter. "Well, that's a wrap on 'Masters of the Universe'," the 'The Idea of You' star wrote in the post's caption. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "It has been an honour shouldering the responsibility of playing Adam and He-Man. It's been the role of a lifetime, and I put everything into it. There's not much I can show you, but I am so proud of the movie we've made. Thanks to our amazing cast and crew for all your hard work." While plot details for Amazon MGM's Masters of the Universe, directed by Travis Knight, have been kept under wraps, the story centres on Prince Adam of Eternia (Galitzine), who, thanks to his Power Sword, turns into He-Man and develops superhuman strength and abilities. He uses these to defend his native planet and Castle Grayskull, as per the outlet. The film, with a script penned by Chris Butler, also stars Camila Mendes (Teela), (Skeletor), Idris Elba (Duncan/Man-at-Arms), Morena Baccarin (The Sorceress), James Purefoy (King Randor), (Evil-Lyn), (Queen Marlena), Johannes Haukur Johannesson (Malcolm/Fisto), Sam C. Wilson (Trap Jaw), Hafthor Bjornsson (Goat Man), Kojo Attah (Tri-Klops), Sasheer Zamata (Suzie), Jon Xue Zhang (Ram-Man) and Christian Vunipola (Hussein). On TikTok earlier this week, Mendes shared that she also wrapped on her character Teela, writing in the video's caption, "No ships left to fly, that's a wrap on masters of the Universe!!," according to The Hollywood Reporter. 'Masters of the Universe' is set to hit theatres on June 5, 2026.
Express Tribune
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Nicholas Galitzine unveils first look as He-Man in Masters of the Universe
Nicholas Galitzine has officially wrapped filming for Masters of the Universe and is giving fans their first sneak peek at his role as He-Man. The actor took to Instagram to share a behind-the-scenes photo, showing him from behind with He-Man's iconic Power Sword, gauntlets, and battle gear. 'That's a wrap on Masters of the Universe,' Galitzine wrote in the caption. 'It's been the role of a lifetime. I put everything into it and I'm so proud of the movie we've made.' The upcoming Masters of the Universe live-action film, set for release in summer 2026, is directed by Travis Knight (Bumblebee) and written by Chris Butler, with earlier drafts by David Callaham and the Nee Brothers. Galitzine stars as Prince Adam, who transforms into the legendary hero He-Man to protect Eternia from Skeletor and other threats. The star-studded cast includes Camila Mendes as Teela, Alison Brie as Evil-Lyn, Jared Leto as Skeletor, and Idris Elba as Man-at-Arms. The film is produced by Amazon MGM Studios following Mattel's success with Barbie in 2023. To prepare for the physically demanding role, Galitzine reportedly consumed 4,000 calories daily and underwent intense training. Originally launched as a toy line in 1982, Masters of the Universe became a cultural phenomenon with its animated series and 1987 film starring Dolph Lundgren. The franchise has seen multiple reboots, including Netflix's Revelation series and She-Ra and the Princesses of Power. With Galitzine now leading a new generation of fans into Eternia, anticipation is high for what's being hailed as a major cinematic reboot of the beloved fantasy saga.
Los Angeles Times
25-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
As He-Man in ‘Masters of the Universe,' Nicholas Galitzine shows off ‘intense training' in first look
Wielding the iconic Power Sword and boasting a muscular build, actor Nicholas Galitzine is showing off his take on He-Man for the upcoming live-action adaptation of 'Masters of the Universe.' The 'Red, White & Royal Blue' and 'Idea of You' star posted a first-look image on social media, writing that the anticipated movie is now in production. Amazon MGM Studios, Mattel and the film's accounts posted the same. Mattel created the 'Masters of the Universe' franchise, based on a genre-bending, sci-fi and medieval story set on the planet Eternia, in the early '80s. With the popularity of MOTU toys, books and comics came video games, films and multiple animated series. There was a previous live-action movie in 1987, starring Dolph Lundgren as He-Man and Frank Langella as the villain Skeletor. He-Man is the franchise's central hero, known for his superhuman strength. The bulk of the franchise's adaptations focus on He-Man's conflict with Skeletor, who will be played by Jared Leto in the upcoming film. The rights to a film adaptation have changed hands many times, but in May 2024, Amazon MGM Studios announced the big-budget live-action project with director Travis Knight at the helm. Days before the release of the teaser image, more cast members were revealed, including Idris Elba as Duncan/Man-at-Arms, Alison Brie as Evil-Lyn, Camila Mendes as Teela, Morena Baccarin as Sorceress, Sam C. Wilson as Trap Jaw and Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson as Fisto. The cast also includes James Purefoy, Sasheer Zamata, John Xue Zhang, Christian Vunipola, Charlotte Riley, Hafthor Bjornsson and Kojo Attah. 'Our director Travis Knight has assembled the most incredible ensemble cast and created a stunning tapestry of Eternia and its surrounding world,' Galitzine wrote on Instagram after saying he went through 'several months of intense training' for the role. 'I can't wait for you to see. More to come, but until then, here's a sneak peek at the Sword of Power. By the power of Grayskull!' To transform into 'the strongest man in the universe,' as he described his character to W Magazine in January, Galitzine said he was doing a lot of stunt work, weightlifting and eating. 'I'm eating about 4,000 calories a day, but the amount of physical work I'm doing, you end up hungry at the end of the day, which is quite surprising,' he told the magazine. 'This is the fun part. I will eventually go into what's called the cutting phase, where I'm going to be starved and so rude to everyone. I can only apologize for the person I'm going to become in a few months' time.' 'Masters of the Universe' is set to be released June 5, 2026.
