Rumors of a He-Man Movie remake are once again on the rise with Latino Review reporting that John Stevenson, the co-director of Kung Fu Panda, has been reportedly hired as the director for a new He-Man film adaptation.Latino Review: From Kung-Fu Panda to He-Man? (November 19, 2008) The film is rumored to be live-action though no confirmation has been released on any actors for the lead role nor a filming and release schedule.Latino Review: From Kung-Fu Panda to He-Man? (November 19, 2008) Silver Pictures and Warner Bros. Pictures is backing the project which was penned by Justin Marks.Variety: He-Man Returns to Silver Screen (May 23, 2007)

He-Man is the principle character from a line of Mattel toys promoted via a popular television animated series.

Originally a Mattel action figure, Mattel decided to start an animated series based on the character. Soon the cartoon series, titled He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, became a Saturday morning children's favorite that ran from 1983-85. IMDb.com: He-Man and the Masters of the Universe The first film adaptation was the 1987 Masters of the Universe, starring Dolph Lundren as He-Man. The film was less than received by critics and fans alike and was widely considered a flop.Variety: He-Man Returns to Silver Screen (May 23, 2007) Another attempt for another He-Man was attempted by the studio Fox 2000 but Mattel rejected the offer due to the first film's flop on the big screen.Variety: He-Man Returns to Silver Screen (May 23, 2007)