Major matt mason had a space station, with bluetinted radiation screens, and a flashing radar beacon. The oscar winner is set to star in a feature film based on a mattel action figure from the 1960s called major matt mason, numerous insiders. Vintage mattel major matt mason doug davis avec complet casque 1966. Tom hanks to star in mattel liveaction movie written by akiva. A native of shawnee, kansas, roth moved to new york in the early 1990s, where he received his new name, based on the action figure major matt mason. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Mattel 1966 major matt mason man in space figure sgt storm gem mint with helmet. The matt mason line was developed by mattel to compete against hasbros g. Major matt mason, mattels man in space, was created by the mattel toy company in 1967, at the height of americas astronaut craze. That first years offerings consisted of a carded accessory pack known as the flight set, which featured a major matt mason figure, the jet pack, the space sled, and the flamethrowerlike. Vous pouvez regarder le film major matt mason en streaming dans le cable tv ou cinema au montreal canada et france avec son original en anglais. Major matt mason usas profile including the latest music, albums, songs, music videos and more updates. Tom hanks signs on to play iconic mattel toy major matt mason in a liveaction adaptation written by akiva goldsman for paramount pictures. Major matt mason marks the seventh liveaction film project mattel films has announced.
Tom hanks to star in major matt mason movie, based. The mattel action figure from the 1960s is getting his own. Zemeckis considering major matt mason he may reunite with tom hanks. As man reached for the stars, kids reached for the ultimate astronaut hero of the toy world a wellequipped action hero known as major matt mason. Tom hanks to take on role of mattels major matt mason in another.
The toy gained popularity during the time period leading up to the moon landing in 1969. Find latest and upcoming tech gadgets online on tech2 gadgets. Anyone who has a moon suit in their collection likely has lost the rubber arms due to age. The da vinci code screenwriter akiva goldsman will adapt the script from a short story about the character from michael chabon variety, 9719. Tom hanks, akiva goldsman team for major matt mason at. Major matt mason the original 4 astronauts duration. Like many people of its time, especially the boys followed the manned. By 1970, id turn on my blacklight, turn off my lights, there was also a bit of light from the mm moonbase and put on this moog lady jane record from 1970, to best fulfill the effect. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. At the same time, it remains a shining example of creative development and marketing of action figures.
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Comments are turned off autoplay when autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically play next. Tom hanks is set to star in a film as major matt mason, a character based on a 1960s mattel action figure. Our focus is to connect to young adults who havent had a strong relationship with theatre and to find different approaches to presentation that. The oscar winner is set to star in a feature film based on a mattel action figure from the 1960s called major matt mason, numerous insiders familiar with the project tell variety. Major matt mason, short mmm named, were created after the american space programme. Major matt mason is a popular series of action figures from the 1960s in. Zemeckis considering major matt mason movies empire. The story of major matt mason was that he was an astronaut who lived in a space station on the moon. Tom hanks on for toybased film major matt mason movies.
When introduced in 1966, the figures were initially based on design information found in life magazine, air force magazine, janes, and other aviation and spaceinterest periodicals. The film would be based on a script cowritten by tom hanks, and hes likely to play the lead role. Major matt mason is a collection of artists dedicated to creating intimate, experimental, smallscale theatre about and for calgarys younger generation. These are some major matt mason items we have for sale or trade. The early vehicles and spacesuits are all based on nasa prototypes. Major matt mason was the name and my heart started pounding as i was shown all the workings of the station, the attached crawler, the moon suit and of course the figures. That was an important element for many boys that made this toyline so popular, despite its short life from 1967 1970. Paramount pictures is working on a major matt mason movie, which will star tom hanks in the title role as the character based on a mattel action figure. Joe, which debuted in 1964 along with the the descriptor action figurethe social reality of the day dictated that boys would not and should not play. A true mmm fan greatesttoyever would know that dc actually prepared the first issue of a licensed comic for the major. Mattel films, paramount pictures, playtone and weed road pictures. Musical love stories intertwine using songs written by barry manilow.
Siblings cope with the death of their mother as they decide what to do with her belongings. Major matt mason was the perfect toy for mostly american children who grew up during the golden age of space exploration. I also heard that director robert zemeckis is in talk to helm the 3d liveaction movie. Major matt mason moc unopened moon suit pak mattel toy 1966. One i bought 20 years ago with fully intact and working arms. Tom hanks reportedly will play toy astronaut major matt mason in a.
Everything you need to know about major matt mason movie. The story revolves around major matt mason, an astronaut who lives and works on the moon. After 24 years, tom hanks is blasting off to space again with major matt mason. Adventure, family, major matt mason, robert zemeckis, sciencefiction, tba 2014, tom hanks after reading this article you may also be interested in. The major matt mason collective is a collection of multidisciplinary artists dedicated to creating visceral, intimate, experimental, smallscale theatre about and for calgarys younger generation. Mom made me pack him when i went off to space camp that summer. If you think the characters name sounds familiar, you may. Major matt mason was an astronaut action figure produced by mattel in the late 1960s to capitalize on the space race. Tom hanks eyeing major matt mason film screen rant.
Tom hanks, writer akiva goldsman team up for paramounts live. Veteran collector and author james gillam details the story of toys inspired by nasa ventures into space. A collectors guide to major matt mason, mighty zeroid robots and colorforms outer space men. Major matt masons bendable rubber spacesuit was based on real nasa designs, and his removable helmet featured a working retractable visor. Major matt mason long before buzz lightyear was blasting off into space, kids have held an affinity for spacerelated toys perhaps never more so than during the space race of the 1960s. Major matt mason, the bravest astronaut yet, was rolled out in the summer of 1967 and gave mattel a huge hit in the christmas season of that year. Tom hanks to star in mattels major matt mason movie comic book.
Later, the line attempted to transition into the realm of science fiction. Born today most popular celebs most popular celebs celebrity news. February 16, 2017 october 11, 2019 the major leave a comment. Only a genius would think of such a think on a space station. He was an astronaut who lived and worked on the moon. Official lyrics for e v1 i got home from wichita, a couple days before i thought, didnt recognize the truck parked in my drive. The impressive toys and alienspinoffs were a great source of intellectual stimulation and hold a significant place in action figure history. Soon after that issue was posted, we got this comment from comic writer historian mark waid. Licensed to youtube by wmg on behalf of plg uk catalog.
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